Slitter / Rewinder / Die Cutter & Packer

NEW VACANCY! (PK9169)

SLITTER / REWINDER / DIE CUTTER & PACKER

GREATER MANCHESTER

Salary dependant on experience, Company Pension, 20 Days' holiday plus Bank holidays, 1 additional day loyalty bonus per full year worked (up to maximum 5 days.) Fully heated and air-conditioned factory, Canteen area provided along with Tea/Coffee, milk etc.

HOURS: Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm, 1/2hr lunch break (37.5hrs per week), Overtime available and optional

Our client is an independently owned label manufacturer providing plain & printed labels to clients in a variety of market sectors. Due to continued growth and expansion, the company is seeking to recruit a Machine Operator in their busy finishing department. To be responsible for running machinery associated with label manufacturing, laminating, slitting, rewinding, die cutting etc. The successful candidate will report to the Production Manager and will operate equipment for the production of finished labels on a rotation basis to ensure adequate cover in the department.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Produce order quantities to specified amounts as provided through the works instructions and job bag.
• Work closely with the rest of the Production Team to ensure deadlines and quality standards are consistently met.
• Monitor and maintain the highest product quality through the inspection and finishing process to achieve Customer requirements.
• Keep waste to a minimum whilst producing orders.
• Keep the machine in good working order and maintain a good housekeeping standard around the production area.

Because of the changing nature of the business your job description will inevitably change. You will, from time to time, be required to undertake other activities of a similar nature that fall within your capabilities as required by the Company.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Have experience in a similar role.
• The ideal candidate will have operated machinery associated with print finishing, particularly those listed above.
• Any other machine / process operation to involve materials handling, loading and unloading or filling will be beneficial, full training will be provided.
• 'Arpeco / Rhyguan' machine experience would be ideal, but any slitting, rewinding experience would be beneficial.
• A team player, but able to work on own initiative.
• Be able to adhere to all health and safety across all machinery and production areas.
• Possess good communication skills.
• Live within a commutable distance.
• Be literate with a good eye for detail.

There is the potential to progress onto running more machines and internal promotion
options are always available.