Cut and Crease Operator - Double Days - #2082664

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

TO APPLY please email your full CV details to us and we will be in touch. All applications are strictly confidential, and your details will not be shared with any organisation without your express permission and consent.

Key words; cut and crease, folder gluer, packaging, cartons, cartonboard, bobst