Blow Moulding Machine Operator – Plastic Manufacturing | UAE

Job Description BLOW MOULDING MACHINE OPERATOR Job Description, KRA & KPI Department: Production Position: Blow Moulding Machine Operator Reports To: Production Supervisor / Production Manager Location: Plastic Manufacturing Plant Process: Extrusion Blow Moulding (EBM) Shift: Rotational Shift

1. Job Purpose To operate blow moulding machines safely and efficiently, ensuring continuous production of good-quality HDPE bottles/jerry cans as per approved specifications, while achieving production targets, minimum rejection, optimum material consumption and safe working practices. Job Benefits: Attractive salary package as per company standards. Employment visa provided as per UAE labour regulations. Medical insurance as per company policy. Company-provided accommodation. Company-provided transportation. 30 days of paid annual leave per year. Paid public holidays as per UAE labour regulations. Flight tickets as per company policy. Other benefits as per company policy. 2.

Key Responsibilities

A. Machine Operation Operate EBM/blow moulding machines as per approved SOP and work instructions. Start, stop and change over machines as per standard procedure. Monitor machine parameters such as: Extruder temperature Die/head temperature Parison programming Extrusion speed/RPM Blow pressure Cooling-water temperature Mould opening/closing Cycle time Cutting/deflashing parameters Maintain the approved process parameters for each product.

Carry out product changeover according to the production plan. Ensure correct mould, neck insert, colour/masterbatch and raw material are being used. B. Quality Control Produce bottles/cans according to approved drawing, specification and sample. Check product periodically for: Weight Dimensions Appearance Wall thickness Flash Neck/finish condition Handle condition Leakage Deformation Short shot/poor formation Black spots/contamination Colour variation Immediately segregate defective products.

Inform the Supervisor and QC Inspector about any abnormality. Maintain first-off approval after mould/changeover and after major parameter changes. C. Production & Productivity Achieve the assigned production target. Maintain optimum cycle time without compromising quality. Minimize machine stoppages and unnecessary idle time.

Control start-up and changeover rejection. Ensure proper utilization of raw material. Maintain product weight within approved tolerance. Report production quantity and rejection quantity accurately. D. Machine & Mould Care Perform routine operator-level machine checks. Check oil leakage, water leakage, abnormal noise, vibration and temperature.

Keep mould, die head and machine area clean. Ensure proper cooling-water circulation. Report mould damage, cutter problems, hydraulic/pneumatic issues and other abnormalities to Maintenance. Do not make unauthorized mechanical/electrical modifications. E. Safety / HSE Follow all plant safety rules and machine-specific HSE procedures.

Wear required PPE. Never bypass safety guards, interlocks or emergency-stop systems. Keep hands away from moving moulds, cutting units and hot surfaces. Follow LOTO procedure during maintenance intervention. Immediately report unsafe conditions, near misses and incidents. Maintain good housekeeping around the machine.

F. Documentation Maintain/complete: Production report Rejection report Machine parameter sheet Start-up checklist Hourly production record Raw material consumption record Changeover checklist Quality inspection record Breakdown information Shift handover report 3. Required Qualification ITI / Diploma preferred in Plastic. Plastic Processing / Mechanical / Electrical qualification preferred. Minimum 2–5 years’ experience in blow moulding operations preferred. Experience with HDPE/PP extrusion blow moulding will be an advantage. 4. Required Technical Knowledge Operator should understand: EBM machine operation Extruder and die-head operation Parison programming Blow pressure Mould cooling Hydraulic/pneumatic systems – basic understanding Product weight control Basic troubleshooting Defect identification Raw material identification Masterbatch/colour dosing Basic quality inspection instruments About Sperton Sperton _____ is part of Sperton Global, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes, finding the right people for the right positions. Archana Patil Assistant Manager – Talent Acquisition SPERTON ✉️ archana.patil@sperton.com 📞 7276527477