Label Press Operator: Fault Detection & Packaging

Pertemps Northampton; Kettering; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 19,286; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Northampton is seeking an on-site Label Press Operator to produce blank labels and convert printed material, ensuring accurate cuts and proper rolling into cores. You will inspect for faults, box finished reels and maintain a clean, safe workspace.

Hours are 08:00 to 16:30 with a 60-minute break. The role requires reading job sheets, setting up knives, adjusting tension, and performing routine maintenance while meeting production targets and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience operating label presses and setting up slitting knives.
• Ability to perform quality control and fault removal.
• Read and interpret job sheets to prepare correct packaging and boxes.
• Perform basic maintenance and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Understand a job sheet.
• Pick the correct cutter and return it to its place after the job.
• Mount cutter onto magnetic cylinder and press.
• Load material onto label press, set web-guide and slitter knives.
• Set cutter pressure to correct level.
• Make adjustments to ensure smooth running and minimize wrapping issues.
• Operate label press computer to set quantity and tension.
• Produce blank labels or slit printed material as instructed.
• Watch for faults and remove them promptly.
• Box rolls of labels according to job sheet.
• Mark up job sheets for box type and quantities.
• Record production times on the job sheet.
• Note any errors on the job sheet and fix them.
• Carry out daily maintenance per schedule.
• Keep the work area tidy.
• Report faults via fault report forms to supervisor.
• Suggest efficiency improvements at team meetings.

Skills

Quality control

Knives setup

Packaging

Fault removal

Job description

Pertemps Northampton is seeking an on-site Label Press Operator to produce blank labels and convert printed material, ensuring accurate cuts and proper rolling into cores. You will inspect for faults, box finished reels and maintain a clean, safe workspace.

Hours are 08:00 to 16:30 with a 60-minute break. The role requires reading job sheets, setting up knives, adjusting tension, and performing routine maintenance while meeting production targets and quality standards.