Conversion / Slitter Machine Operator

TribePost Ltd; Wigan; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Wigan is seeking a Conversion / Slitter Machine Operator to set and maintain conversion machinery. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £29,384 per annum plus excellent benefits including ongoing training and professional qualifications. Candidates should have manufacturing experience and a willingness to work a 24/7 shift pattern. Apply now to submit your CV and cover letter.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Contributory pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Tech Scheme

Fresh Fruit every 2 weeks

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing experience required.
• Ability to read and follow customer specifications.
• Maintain quality during production runs.
• Operate in line with lean manufacturing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Set up the slitting machine according to specifications.
• Perform quality checks during the production run.
• Operate processes to maintain machine efficiency.
• Complete daily production reports detailing output.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Ability to follow specifications

Quality maintenance

Lean manufacturing techniques

Reporting skills

Job description

Overview

Location: Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0LQ

Salary: £29,384 per annum + Excellent Benefits!

Contract: Full time, permanent. Shift patterns detailed below.

Benefits: Ongoing training and development, Funding for role specific professional qualifications, 24 Days holiday a year plus Bank Holidays, plus shut down over Christmas, Contributory pension scheme, Cycle to work scheme, Tech Scheme, Flu and eye test vouchers, Reward & Recognition scheme and Fresh Fruit every 2 weeks

About Saica

Saica is one of the leading European players in the development and production of recycled paper for corrugated cardboard with a production of 2.5 million tons of paper.

With more than 10,000 employees across Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, UK, Ireland, Turkey, Luxembourg, The Netherlands and The USA, Saica Group has four business divisions: recycled paper production for corrugated cardboard (PAPER), recyclable materials recovery (NATUR), production of corrugated packaging (PACK) and flexible packaging (FLEX).

Saica sustainability begins with our values – we care, we value and we challenge!

Role

We are now recruiting for a Conversion / Slitter Machine Operator to set and maintain conversion machinery to slit, macro punch and micro perf a range of plastic film.

You will work within a safe and controlled manner in line with the required standards and operating procedures. You will be responsible for understanding the customer requirements for the product and ensuring that they are followed to the highest possible standard throughout the production run.

We are ideally looking for employees that have machine setter/operator experience, but not essential as full training will be given.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow customer specifications to set up the slitting machine to perform slitting, punch holes and hot needle perforation holes
• Maintain quality during the production run including regular quality checks of samples
• Operate processes in line with lean manufacturing techniques to maintain machine efficiency at all times
• Bagging, labeling and palletisation of slit reels in line with customer requirements
• Ability to work to schedules, utilising line side computer to follow a production plan
• Work to site clean as you go policy at all times
• Complete daily production report detailing shift/order output including weights and meterage calculations
• Operate in line with site health and safety, environmental and quality standards

Requirements

• Previous manufacturing experience
• Ability to read and follow customer specification to set up the slitting machine to perform slitting, punch holes and hot needle perforation holes
• Maintain quality during the production run including regular quality checks of samples
• Operate processes in line with lean manufacturing techniques to maintain machine efficiency at all times
• Bagging, labeling and palletisation of slit reels in line with customer requirements
• Ability to work to schedules, utilising line side computer to follow a production plan
• Working to the site clean as you go policy at all times
• Completion of daily production report detailing shift/order output including weights and meterage calculations
• Operate in line with site health and safety, environmental and quality standards

Shift pattern

The site operates a 24/7 shift system spread over four-week pattern. A willingness to work a shift pattern covering days, nights and weekends is essential. The role operates 12-hour shifts across a 4-week Continental shift pattern.

Equal Opportunities

Saica is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Application

If you feel you have what it takes to be successful in this role then please click ‘APPLY’ and submit your up to date CV and covering letter for consideration.

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