Slitting Machine Operator

Quest Employment; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a Slitting Machine Operator in Sheffield. The role involves setting up and operating slitting machinery to process laminated film, ensuring quality and production targets. Candidates should be prepared to work rotating shifts, performing quality checks, and maintaining equipment. A competitive hourly pay rate offers is available for different shifts, including mornings, afternoons, and nights.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and operating slitting machines.
• Loading materials and adjusting rotary blades to job specifications.
• Monitoring machine performance and material flow.
• Carrying out quality checks and completing production documentation.
• Cleaning and maintaining equipment.
• Packing finished rolls, labelling, and preparing for dispatch.
• Meeting production targets and line speed standards.
• Reporting maintenance issues and unsafe conditions.

Job description

Job Title: Slitting Machine Operator

Location: Sheffield

Pay Rate: AM-£12.26/h, PM-£13.48/h, Nights-£14.71/h

Hours: 8-hour shifts, days or nights

Shift Pattern: Rotational shifts: morning - 6am to 2pm, afternoon - 2pm to 10pm, night - 10pm to 6am

Contract Type: Temporary-Permanent

Job Overview

We are recruiting a Slitting Operator on behalf of our client, to work within a busy production environment. The role involves setting up and operating slitting machinery to process laminated film into specified widths, ensuring quality, safety, and production targets are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting up and operating slitting machines
• Loading materials and adjusting rotary blades to job specifications
• Monitoring machine performance and material flow
• Carrying out quality checks and completing production documentation
• Cleaning and maintaining equipment
• Packing finished rolls, labelling, and preparing for dispatch
• Meeting production targets and line speed standards
• Reporting maintenance issues and unsafe conditions

Requirements