Specialised Blown Film Extrusion Operator – Trending Talent

Job Description

Job Summary

Type: full-time
Location: Windhoek
Category: Production
Closing Date: 2026-09-16

Key Responsibilities

Operate and manage multilayer blown film extrusion lines while maintaining production, quality and safety standards. The role also provides technical guidance, training and skills transfer to production staff.

• Operate and control 3-layer blown film extrusion machines.
• Set up machinery and optimise process parameters.
• Monitor film quality, thickness and output consistency.
• Troubleshoot production issues and minimise downtime.
• Supervise shifts and ensure safe work practices.
• Train and develop junior and local production employees.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams on mechanical issues.
• Maintain production targets and quality standards.

Requirements

• Technical qualification in Plastics, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering or a related field will be an advantage.
• Relevant extrusion or machine-operation training/certification will be an advantage.
• 8-10 years’ hands-on experience in blown film extrusion.
• Minimum 3 years’ direct operational experience on 3-layer blown film extrusion lines.
• Experience with HDPE, LDPE and LLDPE processing.
• Experience with multilayer and/or monolayer extrusion systems.
• Experience supervising, training or developing production teams.

How to Apply

To apply, please visit: trending-talent.com