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Blown Film Extrusion Lead opportunity available with growing flexible packaging company! (Chattanooga, TN) - send your resumes to Jobot Job is hosted by: Marcus Curiel Check below to see if you have what is needed for this opportunity, and if so, make an application asap.
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Salary: $27 - $32 per hour A bit about us: We are a flexible packaging company servicing the United States and Canada, and we specialize in polyethylene film extrusion and bag converting. As a customized solution provider and by working through a vast network of distributors, we quickly and efficiently serve many end use markets, including food service, healthcare, agriculture, commercial properties, manufacturing, education, governmental agencies and more. Join our growing team! We offer competitive compensation and benefits. We are growing and looking for an Extrusion Lead to join the team in Chattanooga, TN Why join us?
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume.
Salary: $27 - $32 per hour A bit about us: We are a flexible packaging company servicing the United States and Canada, and we specialize in polyethylene film extrusion and bag converting. As a customized solution provider and by working through a vast network of distributors, we quickly and efficiently serve many end use markets, including food service, healthcare, agriculture, commercial properties, manufacturing, education, governmental agencies and more. Join our growing team! We offer competitive compensation and benefits. We are growing and looking for an Extrusion Lead to join the team in Chattanooga, TN Why join us?
- Strong company culture.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Comprehensive employer-paid benefits package.
- Professional development and growth opportunities.
- Lead day-to-day operation of blown film extrusion lines, ensuring consistent product quality and line efficiency.
- Perform machine setups, line start-ups, changeovers, die cleaning, parameter adjustments, and shutdowns.
- Optimize film gauge, clarity, COF, and overall performance through precise process control.
- Monitor melt temperatures, extruder performance, air ring settings, take-off speeds, and winding quality.
- Diagnose and resolve extrusion issues (gels, gauge variations, die lines, web breaks, contamination, etc.).
- Work closely with maintenance to address mechanical or electrical problems impacting production.
- Ensure all equipment is properly cleaned, aligned, and maintained to minimize downtime.
- Verify product meets customer specifications and internal quality standards.
- Partner with QA to address nonconformance, implement corrections, and prevent reoccurrence.
- Maintain accurate documentation related to production, quality checks, and material usage.
- Train new/existing employees on machine operation, safety, quality, and best practices.
- Assist the supervisor in directing workflow and ensuring shift objectives are met.
- Recommend and implement process improvements to increase throughput and reduce scrap.
- Support trials for new materials, resins, tooling, and product development projects.
- 3+ years of experience in blown film extrusion (monolayer or multilayer).
- Strong technical knowledge of extrusion parameters, resins, air rings, dies, cooling systems, and winding.
- Ability to read and interpret production specs, resin data sheets, and quality requirements.
- Proven troubleshooting skills — both mechanical and process-related.
- Experience training or leading operators is highly preferred.
- Commitment to safety, housekeeping, and high-quality production standards.