Cut and Crease Operator - Double Days

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