Laminating Technician — Flexible Packaging, 4-on 4-off

Centric Talent; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Centric Talent is seeking a Flexographic Laminator in Pershore, UK. You will set up, operate and monitor laminating machinery to produce high-quality laminated packaging materials.

Responsibilities include reading job tickets, loading materials, adjusting controls, and performing routine quality checks. You will work with production, quality-control and maintenance teams to meet targets and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience operating laminating machinery in packaging or printing.
• Knowledge of substrates, films, foils, adhesives.
• Understanding of web handling, tension, temperature, and machine settings.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate laminating machines per specs and schedules.
• Read job tickets, work orders, and production instructions.
• Prepare and load materials such as films, paper, foil, adhesives.
• Set and adjust machine controls for speed, temperature, pressure, and tension.
• Prepare, mix, and monitor adhesives and other bonding materials as required.
• Ensure correct web alignment and maintain proper tension throughout the laminating process.
• Monitor the laminating process to ensure strong bonding and consistent product quality.
• Carry out routine quality checks for adhesion, appearance, alignment, wrinkles, bubbles, creases, and other defects.
• Identify and correct laminating or machine problems to minimise downtime and waste.
• Change rolls, materials, adhesives, and other components between production jobs.
• Monitor material usage and minimise waste and scrap.
• Carry out routine cleaning, housekeeping, and basic maintenance of laminating equipment.
• Report mechanical faults, equipment issues, or major quality problems to supervisors or maintenance teams.
• Complete production records, including output, waste, downtime, and quality-control information.
• Follow all company procedures, quality standards, and production requirements.
• Handle materials, adhesives, solvents, and chemicals safely and in accordance with health and safety regulations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work area.
• Work closely with production, quality-control, maintenance, and supervisory teams to meet production targets and deadlines.

Skills

Laminating machinery

Substrates handling

Quality checks

Health & safety

Shift work

Job description

Centric Talent is seeking a Flexographic Laminator in Pershore, UK. You will set up, operate and monitor laminating machinery to produce high-quality laminated packaging materials.

Responsibilities include reading job tickets, loading materials, adjusting controls, and performing routine quality checks. You will work with production, quality-control and maintenance teams to meet targets and safety standards.