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Weekend Nights Cut and Crease Operator

Crewe
3 weeks ago
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Cut and Crease Operator

Location; Crewe

Hours; weekend nights

Friday: 6.45pm-6.45am

Saturday: 6pm-6am

Sunday: 6am-6pm

Salary: DOE

Benefits;

On-site parking
OvertimeCompany -

Our client are a market leader for packaging in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries and is the largest independent packaging converter in the UK.

Overview -

Now looking for a Cut & Crease Operator experienced in all areas of die cutting to work on our brand new Bobst die cutter. The successful applicant will be required to set-up and operate: Automatic Platen Cutting Machine.

Responsibilities and Duties

Making ready jobs for die-cutting.
Inspect die for any damage and ensure it is safely locked into chase prior to lifting into machine
Adjust front and side lays to obtain best fit to printed sheet
Prepare, make ready sheet, matrix and Braille if needed
During make-ready process, check for marks, burst creases and squareness of carton and make any necessary adjustments
Patch-up make ready sheet as necessary
Set up the feed board, wheels and brushes, trips, detectors and photo-electric cells
Ensure printed sheets are free from marking
Set stripping unit
Set up delivery
Make running adjustments as appropriate
Carry out pre make ready as required
Comply with the Quality Assurance standard operating procedures, including in-process inspection documentation, at all times
Overlook the running of other cut crease machines within the department
Provide training to less skilled operators/trainees as required
Ensure adherence at all times to the Company's Quality Assurance Policies and Procedures and maintain compliance to appropriate standards
The quality management system has been designed and developed to meet the requirements of ISO9001, PS9000, BRC, FSC and PEFC. The quality management system defines the Company's policies and standard operating procedures on design, product security and safety, hygiene, environment, resource and training.

Skills

Essential

Organisation and time management skills
Ability to work to deadlines
TeamworkDesirable

Cut Crease Knowledge
Use of Avante systemMinimum Qualifications:

Essential

Mathematics and English GCSE level or equivalent

Interviews are being conducted as soon as possible for this vacancy, so if you are interested please get in touch as soon as possible and register your details with us

Please note; we will not pass on any of your details without prior consent!

Key words; litho, printer, komori, carton printer, cut and crease

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