Bubble-Wrap Extrusion Specialist

Pratt Industries, Inc.; Lower Macungie Township (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Industries, Inc. is seeking a skilled extrusion machine operator to safely operate plastics extrusion machinery, including setup, operation, cleanup, and continuous improvement to meet customer demand.

You will load resin, monitor temperatures and bubble quality, perform die and filter changes, maintain housekeeping, follow GMPs and safety rules, and assist other operators while ensuring timely production and accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: experience in packaging industry (paper/plastics).
• Preferred: 1 year experience on cast-film extrusion machines.
• Experience with production software (Vorne).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent changes.

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion lines for bubble-wrap film; setup and cleanup.
• Monitor melt temperatures, pressures, bubble height, and inflation.
• Identify and correct machine issues and report to supervisor.
• Perform die cleaning, screen changes, and filter changes.
• Maintain housekeeping and safety compliance; follow GMPs.
• Assist training of other extrusion machine operators.
• Complete production and quality reports; adhere to schedule.

Skills

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Reading instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Vorne Production Software

Job description

Pratt Industries, Inc. is seeking a skilled extrusion machine operator to safely operate plastics extrusion machinery, including setup, operation, cleanup, and continuous improvement to meet customer demand.

You will load resin, monitor temperatures and bubble quality, perform die and filter changes, maintain housekeeping, follow GMPs and safety rules, and assist other operators while ensuring timely production and accurate reporting.