Extruder Operator — Bubble-Wrap Film Production Pro

Pratt Industries, Inc.; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Pratt Industries is seeking an extrusion machine operator to safely run and optimize bubble-wrap film production lines in our Dallas facility. You will load resins, set up lines, monitor temperatures, pressures and film quality, and troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with preferred experience in packaging extrusion and familiarity with Vorne production software. Pratt Industries offers comprehensive benefits and on-site training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: 1 year experience on cast-film extrusion machines.
• Experience with Production Software (Vorne, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion machinery safely and efficiently to meet customer demand.
• Set up extrusion lines producing bubble-wrap film from resin.
• Load resin and additives, verify material types and ratios.
• Monitor and adjust melt temperatures, bubble height, cooling, and line speed.
• Identify and address machine issues; document and report maintenance needs.
• Perform die cleaning, screen and filter changes, and routine housekeeping.
• Train and assist other operators and complete accurate production reports.

Skills

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Production Software (Vorne)

Job description

Pratt Industries is seeking an extrusion machine operator to safely run and optimize bubble-wrap film production lines in our Dallas facility. You will load resins, set up lines, monitor temperatures, pressures and film quality, and troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with preferred experience in packaging extrusion and familiarity with Vorne production software. Pratt Industries offers comprehensive benefits and on-site training.