Machine Setter

Smurfit Westrock; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is hiring a folding machine operator on site in the UK. You will set and run folding equipment, perform routine maintenance, and help the team meet the production plan while upholding safety standards.

The role requires GCSEs in Maths and English, plus experience with machinery and solid PC literacy. You will collaborate with colleagues in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and contribute to quality targets.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.
• Experience working on and setting machinery.
• PC literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Set and run folding machines to meet production plan.
• Maintain folding equipment and resolve minor faults.
• Adhere to health, safety and quality standards.
• Enter maintenance tasks and raise IT tickets as needed.
• Work collaboratively with the production team to maximise output.
• Support and participate in HSE activities and reporting.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

PC literate

Job description

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Production Manager, your objective is to ‘Set’ and maintain all folding equipment as required and ensure machines meet the production plan whilst keeping you and your colleagues safe.

Key Accountabilities

• Report on any HSE requirements and make decisions based on risk
• Expected to ‘set’ and ‘run’ a machine as required, with the purpose of maximising shift output
• Ability to set and run all folding machines and all formats of leaflets
• Work to the agreed Quality levels and achieve the department quality targets
• When required, offer practical advice (troubleshoot) on machine and other finishing related matters
• Conduct return to work interviews and help the management of absence
• Make sure that SFDC and VWT are used in compliance with our SOP’s
• Raise IT support tickets when we have Software or hardware issues
• Enter maintenance tasks immediately on Cworks as they arise.
• To load flat leaflet sheets, tagserts and other leaflet components.
• To resolve minor running issues, including unblocking the machine, and restarting the process when it’s safe to do so.

Qualificatons

• Minimum GCSE in Mathematics and English Language or equivalent
• Previous experience working on and setting Machinery
• PC literate

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

• Previous manufacturing experience (advantageous)
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team
• Communication skills
• Previous experience of working with machines (ideally in a printing, pharmaceuticals, or food environment). However, training will be provided to the right candidates
• Awareness of current Health & Safety practices
• Problem solving skills
• Engaged and engaging on HSE and Operational effectiveness

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.