NEW VACANCY! (PK8447)
CUT & CREASE OPERATOR - CARTONS
KENT
SALARY RANGE: £32,543.04 - £35,734.80 (DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE) + 25 DAYS HOLIDAY + OVERTIME (X 1.5) + PENSION
SHIFT OPTIONS:
ROTATIONAL SHIFT PATTERN IS MONDAY - FRIDAY 6AM-2PM, 2PM-10PM AND 10PM-6AM OR ALTERNATIVELY A PERMANENT NIGHTS SHIFT MONDAY - FRIDAY.
Our client is a manufacturer of printed cartons based in the South East. They have an excellent reputation in the industry for providing high quality products, as well as being reliable selling into a diverse range of market sectors.
Due to continued business growth an opportunity has arisen for a Cut & Crease Operator.
The successful applicant will ideally have experience of working with various Cut & Crease machines and be capable of producing high quality work.
Main Responsibilities:
- Make Ready and Run both B1 and Large Format Cut and Crease Machines using a range of material grades including Solid board and Corrugated - Company currently have a Bobst 106 and 142 and Iberica 144 Blanking machine.
- Identify and resolve any issues relating to the production of jobs.
- Record all job production data onto the relevant business IM systems.
- Repair/Amend all tooling and dies as necessary and where possible.
- Resolve breakdown issues on machine where possible.
- Ensure maintenance schedule is carried out.
- Record all new dies in the die log for future reference.
- Responsible for ensuring the machines are kept clean, safe and tidy.
- Ensure quality checks are carried out as per company guidelines.
- Advise Supervisor of any consumable stock requirements.
- Emptying waste bins into a compactor.
- Locate & position and return tooling to required areas.
- Make Up Stripping Units for relevant jobs and machines.
- Utilisation of the pile-turner where necessary to assist with material preparation.
- Completion of administration, including using IMS systems as necessary.
- Locate and move pallets of work using provided equipment.
- Ensure that electric pallet truck is placed on charge at the end of each shift and that battery top ups are completed as necessary.
- General housekeeping including tidying up of the department.
- Carry out battery checks on electric trucks in area.
- Cleaning of compactor on a weekly basis.
- Assume responsibilities of the Cut & Crease Assistant during time of absence.
- Responsibility to assist with Training needs of Trainee C&C Operatives and C&C Assistants.
- Any other duties as instructed by a member of the management team.
Skills and Attributes:
- Being able to work well within a team and as an individual.
- Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and work under strict timescales.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Confident and enthusiastic with a desire to learn and develop through continuous training.
- Good communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Experience of working within the packaging/greetings cards sector an advantage.
- Organised, methodical and logical approach to work.
- Able and willing to do overtime during busy periods.