Folding Operators

Zenith Print & Packaging Limited; Pontypool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading printing company in Pontypool is seeking Folding Operators to join their team. The role involves operating paper folding machines, ensuring production targets are met while maintaining quality and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in print operations and the ability to work efficiently in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in folding and operating paper folding machines.
• Ability to lift heavy stacks of paper and manage machinery.
• Strong attention to detail for quality control.

Responsibilities

• Operate and adjust paper folding machines.
• Schedule and produce work efficiently.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety at workstations.

Skills

Print experience in areas such as folding

Job description

Overview

We are looking for Folding Operators to join our team at our New Inn, Pontypool premises.

Responsibilities

• Lift stacks of paper and make folding styles
• Scheduling and producing work in a timely manner.
• Read job ticket instructions and set up the controller of a machine
• Follow production schedule
• Perform test run
• Work safely with machines
• Adjust fold plates and operate paper folding machine
• Monitor automated machines and supply machine
• Producing an excellent quality and quantity of products.
• Ensuring the daily production targets are achieved in right quality.
• Discussing the jobs to be run on the machine with the previous shift operator.
• In the case of new jobs run the jobs after getting approval from the finishing supervisor.
• Taking the assistance of the supervisor in the event that possible complicated jobs are to be run.
• Regularly checking and maintaining of the machine and reports any untoward observations to avoid accident and damage.
• Keeping the workstation clean and tidy every after completion of each work task.
• Identifying and acting on opportunities to improve and update operations and systems.
• Offering colleagues appropriate support and advice.
• Managing crisis situations, which may involve complex technical hardware or software problems.
• Mentoring and training inexperienced staff.
• Inspecting work in progress and finished materials to see that quality and quantity standards are compiled with.
• Assisting the Operation Director and/or the Production Manager in covering shift staff shortages.
• Performing related work as required.
• Keeping up to date with the latest technologies.

Qualifications

• Print experience in areas such as folding, stitching, laminating.