Slitter Operator – Digital & Flexographic Print (On-Site)

LJ Recruitment; Killingworth Village; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Company pension

On-site canteen

Company events

Skill development opportunities

Job summary

LJ Recruitment is seeking an experienced Slitter Operator to join a busy manufacturing and print production environment in North East England. The role is on-site and full-time.

You will operate slitting and finishing machinery, set up for required widths and lengths, monitor runs, perform quality checks and safety procedures, and work with the production team to meet deadlines and maintain output.

Qualifications

• Experience operating slitting machinery in a print or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with digital and/or flexographic print is advantageous.
• Good mechanical knowledge and ability to troubleshoot basic machinery issues.
• Experience using hand tools and power tools.
• Solid understanding of production and quality control processes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Ability to work safely when handling heavy materials.
• Practical, hands-on approach and reliable team member.

Responsibilities

• Operate slitting and finishing machinery safely and efficiently.
• Set up machines to achieve specified widths, lengths and production requirements.
• Monitor production runs and make adjustments as necessary.
• Carry out quality checks before, during and after the slitting process.
• Identify and resolve basic machine and production issues.
• Perform routine cleaning, maintenance and lubrication of machinery.
• Use hand tools and power tools safely during machine setup and maintenance.
• Fabricate or assemble components where required.
• Handle and move rolls and other production materials safely.
• Maintain accurate production and quality standards.
• Keep the production area clean, organised and compliant with health and safety requirements.
• Work closely with colleagues across the production team to meet deadlines and maintain output.

Skills

Slitting machinery operation

Mechanical knowledge

Quality control

Hand tools

Power tools

Teamwork

Safety

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

LJ Recruitment is seeking an experienced Slitter Operator to join a busy manufacturing and print production environment in North East England. The role is on-site and full-time.

You will operate slitting and finishing machinery, set up for required widths and lengths, monitor runs, perform quality checks and safety procedures, and work with the production team to meet deadlines and maintain output.