Bubble-Wrap Film Extrusion Technician

prattexternalcareersite; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Disability

All State

Pre-Paid Legal

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Pratt Industries is seeking an extrusion operator to run bubble-wrap film lines and ensure product quality from resin to finished sheet. You will set up equipment, load materials, monitor temperatures, and adjust parameters to meet customer specs.

The role requires adherence to safety rules, GMPs, and Pratt quality procedures, with proactive maintenance, accurate reporting, and collaboration with supervisors to optimize production and minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior packaging industry experience preferred (paper/plastics).
• 1 year of experience on cast-film extrusion machines preferred.
• Experience with production software (Vorne) beneficial.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Set up extrusion lines for bubble-wrap film from resin.
• Operate extrusion machinery and monitor output for quality.
• Load resin and additives, verify materials and ratios.
• Perform routine upkeep: die cleaning, screen and filter changes.
• Report issues and follow safety, GMP, and quality procedures.

Skills

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Packaging industry experience

Extrusion machine experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Vorne production software

Job description

Pratt Industries is seeking an extrusion operator to run bubble-wrap film lines and ensure product quality from resin to finished sheet. You will set up equipment, load materials, monitor temperatures, and adjust parameters to meet customer specs.

The role requires adherence to safety rules, GMPs, and Pratt quality procedures, with proactive maintenance, accurate reporting, and collaboration with supervisors to optimize production and minimize downtime.