Cut and Crease Operator – Folded Carton Packaging
Salary – depending on experience
Benefits –
- Generous holiday allowance
- Group life assurance (death in service)
- Family health cash plan & 24/7 GP access
- Additional complimentary health & medical benefits
- Pension scheme
- Free on-site parking (LS13 location)
Hours; Double days i.e.
Earlies: 06:00-14:05 with unpaid 20min break – Monday-Friday (38.75hrs) = 38.75hrs
Lates: 13:55-22:00 with unpaid 20min break Monday-Thursday (31hrs) + 13:55-19:10 with no break as this is below 6hrs (5.25hrs): 36.25hrs
Total: 75hrs
Average over the two shifts: 37.5hrs
Location: Leeds, UK
Company:
A packaging manufacturer, producing high-quality printed cartonboard packaging as well innovative niche packaging solutions for world recognised brands, through to SME’s & start-ups.
Overview:
My client is looking for a skilled Cut & Crease Operator. You will be responsible for the output of high-quality value-add folding carton packaging namely focussing on complex die-cutting processes including decorative finishing (embossing) and cross-functionality in other areas. Requiring a level of autonomy, high operational proficiency, thorough quality inspection and detailed ongoing machine maintenance.
Key responsibilities:
- Read and accurately interpret complex production instructions
- Cut, crease & emboss on BOBST SP 102 SE
- Quality check and inspect own production, ensuring consistency and attention to detail
- Achieving target speeds to maintain departmental performance
- Control of departmental documentation, parts & consumables
- Shared responsibility for the cut & crease department, reporting to the Managing Director
- Work quickly and accurately to meet target deadlines
- Machine maintenance and 5S principles
- Participate and adhere to Health & Safety, Fire Safety, First Aid and Waste Management duties
Candidate requirements:
- Previous experience in a similar role involving BOBST or similar cut & crease machinery and operations is essential
- Previous experience in folding carton manufacturing or similar essential
- Previous experience with decorative embossing, single-level, multi-level, sculpted advantageous
- Previous experience with other finishing machinery and operations such as guillotine / other desirable
- Ability to quickly learn new machine operations, IT software and systems
- Strong IT skills, including familiarity with bespoke systems and the Microsoft Office 365 suite
- Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Professional and positive communication skills
- Experience or knowledge of Health and Safety, Fire Safety, First Aid, advantageous
- Valid forklift truck licence advantageous
- Willingness to contribute flexibly across different areas of production operations
- Genuine “whatever it takes to deliver” attitude
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