Extruder Operator (Three-Layer Blown Film Extrusion)

Layfield Group’s Flexible Films Division specializes in manufacturing packaging for consumers, industrial, and medical equipment. We value the contributions of every employee and we’re always looking for new ways to celebrate our people. We understand that our employees value work-life balance therefore the set shift work allows them to pre-schedule their days and/or nights off. We have a dynamic work environment where employees receive hands‑on experience with a variety of machines which allows our employees to gain manufacturing experience from our global organization. This is a great chance to learn and build your skills in the manufacturing industry. Many of our Technicians have grown with the company and been here for 20+ years.

Layfield Offers

• A stable work environment with predictable shift work


• On‑the‑job training


• Opportunities to advance into higher skilled and paid positions based on seniority


• RRSP Matching Program


• Personal Protection Equipment provided


• Shift premium pay


• On‑site electric vehicle charging stations

WORK SCHEDULE

This is a full-time, permanent position located in the Langley, BC, facility. Layfield is a 12-hour continuous rotating day and overnight shift workenvironment. As the manufacturing facility is open 24 hours, the Extruder Operator’s shift schedule is non‑negotiable (every worker works the same shift schedule), and you are required to work night shifts and every other weekend. Opportunity to work stat holidays.

The shift schedule is as follows: Day shift (7am to 7pm) Night shift (7pm to 7am).

Week 1, Day shift – Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
Week 2, Day shift – Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday
Week 3, Night shift – Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
Week 4, Night shift – Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday




Shifts are 12 hours in length, androtate days and nights every two weeks. Every two‑week rotation completed is 84 hours.

Starting wages for Sr. Extruder Operator (Three‑Layer Blown Film Extrusion) are $30 – $34.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently start up, operate, stabilize, and shut down three-layer A/B/C blown film co‑extrusion lines.


• Set and balance A/B/C layer ratios and individual extruder outputs.


• Run HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, and various resin blends and formulations.


• Set and adjust screw speeds, temperatures, output rates, nip speeds, and cooling parameters.


• Set up and stabilize the bubble, including BUR, frost line, and layflat.


• Operate and adjust IBC systems and air rings.


• Operate automatic gauge‑control and film‑thickness measurement systems.


• Monitor and correct gauge/profile variation.


• Perform resin, formulation, size, and product changeovers.


• Troubleshoot bubble instability, layflat fluctuation, gauge variation, wrinkles, winding issues, and other blown‑film operating problems.


• Maintain consistent film quality while minimizing scrap and downtime.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of direct operating experience on three‑layer blown film co‑extrusion lines.


• Proven ability to independently start up and stabilize a three‑layer blown film line.


• Strong understanding of A/B/C extruder operation and layer‑ratio control.


• Robust hands‑on experience with bubble control, IBC, air rings, nip systems, gauge control, and winders.


• Experience running HDPE blown film is strongly preferred.


• Experience with automatic air‑ring/gauge‑control systems is an asset.
  
• Must be safety conscious


• Ability to lift 60 lbs on a regular basis


• Must be dependable (dedicated and committed to work)