Blown Film Extrusion Lead

Blown Film Extrusion Lead

Location:

Chattanooga, TN. Salary: $27 - $32 per hour. Send resumes to  This job is hosted by Marcus Curiel.

Job Opportunity: A growing flexible packaging company seeks an experienced Blown Film Extrusion Lead to oversee day‑to‑day operations of extrusion lines. Ideal candidates are proactive, safety‑oriented, and knowledgeable in extrusion technology.

We are a flexible packaging company serving the United States and Canada. We specialize in polyethylene film extrusion and bag converting. Our solutions span numerous end‑use markets including food service, healthcare, agriculture, commercial properties, manufacturing, education, governmental agencies, and more. We provide competitive compensation, benefits, and professional growth opportunities.

• 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.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot’s Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at

By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI‑generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here