Extrusion Lead Operator - OPS Line

Novolex® is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

Able to run Extrusion lines in a safe and efficient manner, with minimum downtime, scrap generation, within quality-approved specifications, and under the implemented standard operating procedures.

Be able to understand and perform all the listed tasks in the ‘’ OPS line operator’’/ ‘’PET Slitter Operator’’ Job Description

Able to do the die gap settings and calibrations (fast gap, restrictor bar, die bolts adjustments, Set the die gap/ Die width (Deckles), Set up the cast rolls gaps)

Good knowledge and skills on operating the extruder line on all thicknesses, types, formulations, and output rates

Able to read and understand the production scheduling requirements (Gauge/formulation/sizes/packing customer specifications… etc.)

Ensure the availability of resources, and engage himself and his team member in performing the required tasks

Comfortable with and knowledgeable of all procedures related with the extrusion line

Very good skills and knowledge on dealing with the process upset conditions, taking the right decisions on running the extrusion line according with the equipment’s conditions, crew manpower, and skills