Die Cutting Operator (Ref: PK8531)

NEW VACANCY! (PK8531)

SOUTH EAST

Salary £30-35K (Depending on Experience) + 25 Days Holiday + Onsite Parking + Overtime

Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30am - 17:00pm
Possible Shift work available 06:00-14:30, 14:00-10.30

Our client has been established for over 40 years specialising in producing a bespoke range of high-quality cartons, boards and trays for a range of market sectors including the food industry.

They are currently looking to recruit a Die Cutting Operative to set up, maintain and run the Die Cutting Machines (Bobst 102/E/CE) for the duration of each production run. To support the smooth and effective operation of the company in delivering high quality products to its customers.

** Candidate's must have recent experience running BOBST 102/CE/E as it is a very specialised role **

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect and examine printed products for accuracy, conformance to specifications, and external defects
• Reposition printing plates, adjust pressure rolls, or otherwise adjust machines to improve quality, using knobs, hand wheels or hand tools
• Set and adjust speed, temperature, and positions and pressure tolerances of equipment.
• Examine job orders to determine details such as quantities to be printed, production times, stock specifications and anilox BCM
• Select and install printing plates, rollers, feed guides, gauges, screens, stencils, dies, and cylinders in machines according to specifications, using hand tools
• Monitor feeding, printing and racking processes of presses to maintain specified operating levels and to detect malfunctions, making adjustments as necessary
• Load, position and adjust unprinted materials on holding fixtures or in equipment loading and feeding mechanisms
• Clean and lubricate printing machines and components, using oil, solvents, brushes, rags and hoses
• Measure screens and use measurements to centre and align screens in proper positions and sequences on machines, using gauges and hand tools
• Monitor and control operation of auxiliary equipment to assemble and finish products.
• Pack and label cartons, boxes or bins of finished products

Requirements:

• BOBST 102/E/CE Cutting & Creasing Experience
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to multitask
• Strong interpersonal, motivational and communication skills
• Strong understanding of the die cutting process
• Strong mechanical aptitude/skills
• The role is physically demanding with a high proportion of lifting and bending.
• Ability to understand complex technical instructions, both verbal and written.
• Good understanding of quality standards
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, meet deadlines and handle a wide variety of responsibilities
• Completes compulsory training in approved timescales
• Demonstrates satisfactory working relationships and shows respect for colleagues
• Maintains an acceptable work rate and completes duties in a timely way
• Works additional hours, if required, in order to discharge the company's obligations to its customers
• Attends team briefings and training as required
• Good attendance