Cut & Crease Operator

Point Professional Recruitment LTD; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays

Free on-site parking

Overtime paid at premium

Company pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Point Professional Recruitment LTD is recruiting for an experienced Cut & Crease Operator to join a well-established print and packaging company in Huntingdonshire. This is a permanent role in a busy production environment producing high-quality printed packaging to customer specifications.

The ideal candidate will have cutting, creasing or die-cutting experience, with the ability to work stably in a long-term position within print finishing.

Qualifications

• Experience in cut and crease or die-cutting in print/packaging.
• Ability to set machinery to job specifications accurately.
• Reliable and safety-conscious with good attention to detail.
• Experience working with cartonboard or printed materials.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate cut and crease machinery.
• Set cutting and creasing parameters for each job.
• Produce work to job specifications and production requirements.
• Carry out machine make-readies and adjustments.
• Check printed materials for quality, accuracy and consistency.
• Monitor machinery throughout production runs.
• Identify and resolve minor machine or production issues.
• Ensure production targets and deadlines are achieved.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Complete relevant production and quality documentation.

Skills

Cutting & creasing experience

Die-cutting machinery

Print finishing

Attention to detail

Health & safety awareness

Busy production environment

Tools

Cut & crease machinery

Quality inspection equipment

Job description

Cut & Crease Operator

£34,600 to £39,000 plus benefits

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Cut & Crease Operator to join a well-established print and packaging company based in the Huntingdonshire area. This is a permanent opportunity to join a busy production environment where you will be responsible for producing high-quality printed packaging products to customer specifications.

Working as a Cut & Crease Operator, you will be joining an experienced production team within a successful business that provides specialist print and packaging solutions to a wide range of customers. This position would suit someone with previous cutting, creasing or die-cutting experience who is looking for a stable, long-term opportunity within the print and packaging industry.

Main Responsibilities for the Cut & Crease Operator:

• Setting and operating cut and crease machinery
• Setting cutting and creasing accurately for each production job
• Producing work in accordance with job specifications and production requirements
• Carrying out machine make-readies and adjustments
• Checking printed materials for quality, accuracy and consistency
• Monitoring machinery throughout production runs
• Identifying and resolving minor machine or production issues
• Ensuring production targets and deadlines are achieved
• Minimising material waste wherever possible
• Completing relevant production and quality documentation
• Carrying out routine machine checks and basic maintenance
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
• Working closely with colleagues across the print and production departments

Skills/Experience for the Cut & Crease Operator:

• Previous experience working as a Cut & Crease Operator or within a similar print finishing position
• Experience operating cut and crease or die-cutting machinery
• Previous experience within the print, packaging, carton or print finishing industry
• Good understanding of cutting and creasing processes
• Experience working with printed board, cartonboard or similar materials
• Ability to accurately set machinery and work from job specifications
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
• Good mechanical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively within a busy production environment
• Reliable with a good attitude towards health & safety and quality standards

Hours of work for the Cut & Crease Operator:

Days and Nights shift pattern 12 hour (averages a 40 hour working week)

Benefits for the Cut & Crease Operator:

• Up to 30-minute paid break during shift
• Overtime paid at 1.25 once contractual hours worked - premium increases to 1.5 overtime rate, once 48 hours per week is exceeded
• Holidays
• Free vend tea, coffee, hot chocolate, soup
• Group Life assurance (4 x annual salary)
• Aviva Company pension scheme
• Medicash insurance scheme (Dental, Optical etc)
• Employee assistance programme
• Retail discount scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Employee referral programme

Based in Huntingdonshire