Flexographic Slitter Operator | Pershore, Worcestershire

Centric Talent; Pershore; Sur place; GBP 18 000 - 21 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Centric Talent is seeking a Flexographic Slitter Operator in Pershore (WR10 2JJ) to set up, operate and maintain slitting and rewinding machinery for finished rolls according to customer specifications.

Salary is £13.50-£14.50 per hour on rotating shifts (6am-6pm / 6pm-6am) with a 4-on 4-off pattern. You will read job tickets, adjust knives and tension, load rolls, monitor quality, and collaborate with print, lamination, QA, and maintenance teams to meet production targets.

Qualifications

• Experience operating slitting and rewinding machinery in packaging or printing.
• Knowledge of web handling and tension control.
• Ability to measure widths and roll specs accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues.
• Reads and follows job tickets and production instructions.
• Good numerical and time-management skills.
• Works well independently and in a team.
• Understand health and safety procedures.

Responsabilités

• Set up and operate slitting and rewinding machines to job specs.
• Read work orders and production instructions.
• Load and unload large rolls of material.
• Set knives and cutting blades to required widths.
• Adjust speed, tension, alignment, and rewind settings.
• Monitor process for accurate cut and roll quality.
• Inspect finished rolls for width, length, alignment, and defects.
• Identify and fix issues like uneven edges or mis-tension.
• Change blades, cores, and materials as required.
• Label, package, and prepare rolls for dispatch.
• Minimise waste and maximise production efficiency.
• Clean and maintain slitting equipment.
• Report major faults to maintenance.
• Record production outputs and quality data.
• Follow quality standards and procedures.
• Operate lifting equipment safely when trained.
• Follow health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace.
• Collaborate with print, lamination, QA, maintenance and production teams to meet targets.

Connaissances

Slitting machine operation

Rewinding

Web handling

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Reading job tickets

Time management

Team collaboration

Description du poste

Role: Flexographic Slitter Operator

Pay: £13.50p/h - £14.50p/h

Hours: 6am-6pm / 6pm-6am || 4 on & 4 off

Location: Pershore, WR10 2JJ

Job Description and Duties

A Flexographic Slitter Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, monitoring, and maintaining slitting and rewinding machinery used in the flexible packaging and printing industry. The role involves cutting large printed or laminated rolls into smaller rolls according to customer specifications, while ensuring accurate dimensions, high quality, and minimal waste.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up and operate slitting and rewinding machines according to job specifications and production schedules.
• Read and follow job tickets, work orders, and production instructions.
• Load and unload large rolls of printed or laminated materials.
• Set and adjust slitting knives, blades, and cutting equipment to the required widths.
• Configure machine settings, including speed, web tension, alignment, and rewind tension.
• Monitor the slitting and rewinding process to ensure accurate cutting and roll quality.
• Inspect finished rolls for correct width, length, alignment, winding quality, and defects.
• Identify and correct issues such as uneven edges, poor winding, telescoping, wrinkles, or incorrect roll tension.
• Change blades, knives, cores, and materials as required.
• Ensure finished rolls are correctly labelled, packaged, and prepared for the next stage of production or dispatch.
• Minimise material waste and maximise production efficiency.
• Carry out routine cleaning, housekeeping, and basic maintenance of the slitting equipment.
• Identify and troubleshoot minor mechanical or production problems and report major faults to maintenance or supervisors.
• Complete production records, including output, waste, downtime, and quality-control information.
• Follow all company quality standards, production procedures, and job specifications.
• Operate lifting equipment, hoists, or other material-handling equipment safely, where authorised and trained.
• Follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work area.
• Work closely with printing, laminating, quality-control, maintenance, and production teams to meet deadlines and production targets.

Key Skills and Requirements

• Experience operating slitting and rewinding machinery, preferably in the flexible packaging or printing industry.
• Knowledge of web handling, tension control, roll winding, and slitting processes.
• Ability to accurately measure widths, lengths, and roll specifications.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot mechanical and production problems.
• Ability to read and follow job tickets, technical specifications, and production instructions.
• Good numerical, organisational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of workplace health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and on shifts where required.

Overall, the Flexographic Slitter Operator is responsible for accurately converting large rolls of printed or laminated material into finished rolls that meet required size, quality, and customer specifications while minimising waste and maintaining safe and efficient production.