Rotary Foil Operator

Card Factory; Baildon; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Card Factory is seeking a Rotary Foil Operator for Printcraft Baildon. The role involves operating rotary hot foil stamping machines across a rotating 3-shift pattern and ensuring efficient, high-quality output. A structured approach to manufacturing and a drive for continual improvement are required.

You will work with reel-to-reel finishing and the foiling process, contributing to department targets and process optimisation on a large, 24/7 site.

Qualifications

• Experience operating rotary foil stamping machines.
• Understanding of foiling process and reel-to-reel finishing.
• Organised approach to manufacturing and pursuit of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Operate rotary hot foil stamping machines across rotating shifts.
• Utilise equipment to maintain maximum efficiency and product quality.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the department’s output.

Skills

Rotary foil stamping

Manufacturing process understanding

Quality control

Continuous improvement

Tools

Rotary foil stamping equipment

Reel-to-reel finishing

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Rotary Foil Operator to join our card manufacturing site, Printcraft, in Baildon. Printcraftmanufactures the groups UK greetings cards, wrap and POS for cardfactory stores. It is a forward-thinking business with the state of the art equipment operating a large site 24/7, we produce around ¼ billion items per annum.

This role is available on a rotating 3 shift pattern as follows:

• 1 week of 5.50am to 1.30pm
• 1 week of 1.20pm to 9.00pm
• 1 week of 8.50pm to 6.00am

What you’ll do:

In this role, you will operate rotary hot foil stamping machines on a multiple shift basis.

To utilise all technology on the equipment to ensure maximum efficiency and quality products are produced at all times. To perform successfully in this role you’ll need an excellent understanding of the foiling process and reel-to-reel finishing. An organised approach to the manufacturing process and a desire for continual improvement is needed. This will ensure the department achieve optimum output.

What you’ll need:

• Flexible approach towards business requirements