BLOW MOULDING MACHINE OPERATOR

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.

Location

Dubai

Employment type Full-time

Employment level Professionals

Job Description Hiring

Job location Ras Al-Khaimah

Employment Level | Seniority Associate

Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do.

We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA, working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways.

We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better.

Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.

Dubai

Operate blow moulding machines to produce quality HDPE bottles and jerry cans in the UAE. company-provided accommodation and transport, medical insurance, and paid annual leave.