Position Summary: Al Bayader International is actively seeking an experienced and technical Extrusion Operator to join our growing production team in Qatar on a full-time permanent on-site basis. In this critical manufacturing role, you will be responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining plastic extrusion lines, ensuring optimal sheet/film quality and high production efficiency in the packaging industry. You will leverage your deep specialist expertise in polymer extrusion, temperature profiling, gauge control, and equipment operation to drive manufacturing excellence. This opportunity offers competitive compensation, continuous skills development, and exceptional career growth prospects within a premier regional packaging enterprise.
Detailed Job Description: As an Extrusion Operator supporting advanced packaging manufacturing at Al Bayader International in Qatar, you will take full operational and technical ownership of extrusion line setups, material feeding, thermal profiling, and finished roll quality. Your day-to-day responsibilities include monitoring extruder temperatures and pressures, conducting quality checks for thickness and appearance, troubleshooting extrusion anomalies, and maintaining production logs. You will utilize your proactive, hands‑on technical skills to minimize waste and maximize output. Furthermore, you will manage application requirements via direct email to Al Bayader International at @ with the relevant job title and preferred location in the email subject line, ensuring strict compliance with extrusion experience standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Operate, monitor, and adjust plastic extrusion lines, sheet lines, or blown film lines in a packaging manufacturing facility in Qatar.
Set up and monitor temperature profiles, barrel heats, die temperatures, and screw speeds according to technical specifications.
Monitor extrusion output quality, thickness uniformity, width specifications, and winding tension continuously.
Perform material loading, resin blending, and color masterbatch dosing operations safely and accurately.
Troubleshoot extrusion process anomalies (e.g., surging, thickness variation, gauge bands, contamination) and execute corrective actions.
Perform routine machine cleaning, filter screen changes, and basic mechanical maintenance tasks.
Maintain meticulous shift logs, raw material usage records, and waste reports.
Ensure strict adherence to safety guidelines, factory rules, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Required Qualifications & Skills:
Technical Diploma or High School Diploma with specialized vocational training in plastics processing or mechanical technology.
Minimum of 3 to 5 years of progressive professional experience operating plastic extrusion lines within the packaging or plastics manufacturing industry.
Strong practical hands‑on expertise in single‑screw extruders, sheet dies, chill rolls, and winding systems.
In‑depth knowledge of thermoplastic resins (PP, PS, PE) and polymer extrusion principles.
Good mechanical aptitude and familiarity with basic measuring tools.
Mandatory legal work eligibility in Qatar with local residency and availability for on‑site operations in Qatar.
Strong problem‑solving and multi‑tasking capabilities in fast‑paced industrial environments.
High professional accountability, attention to safety protocols, and dedication to minimizing scrap rates.
Nice‑to‑Have Skills:
Prior professional working experience in packaging manufacturing plants in the GCC region.
Familiarity with automated scrap recycling and regrind systems.
Understanding of quality control procedures in manufacturing.
Flexibility to work in rotating shift patterns.
Application Information:
Recruiter: Al Bayader International Human Resources & Recruitment Division
Contact Name: Al Bayader Talent Acquisition Team
Email: `@`
Phone:
Company Website:
Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Packaging Industry Manufacturing Package
Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Regional Manufacturing Opening)
Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days
Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time On-Site (Qatar)
Recruitment Pro Tip: When applying for this position at Al Bayader International, ensure your email subject line explicitly includes the exact job title and preferred location, and highlight your hands‑on manufacturing and packaging experience.