Slitting Operator – Flexible Packaging

D&M Packaging; Weston-super-Mare; Presencial; GBP 17 000 - 25 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive hourly wage + shift DIFFER

Resumo da oferta

D&M Packaging is seeking a skilled Slitting Operator to join our flexible packaging production team. You will operate slitting machines to convert wide rolls into smaller widths and lengths, ensuring product quality and adherence to specifications.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of experience, basic mechanical skills, and the ability to read work orders and drawings. This role requires standing for long periods, lifting heavy rolls, and following safety protocols in a fast-paced, team-oriented

Qualificações

• Secondary school education.
• 1–2 years' experience operating slitting machines in packaging or converting.
• Basic mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read work orders, artwork, and production specifications.
• Comfortable reading measuring tools like rulers.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to lift up to heavy rolls and stand for extended periods.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsabilidades

• Set up and operate slitting machines according to job specs and schedules.
• Monitor slitting equipment during operation to ensure performance and quality.
• Load and unload rolls using hoists or lift equipment.
• Measure and inspect finished rolls for width, cut accuracy, and material integrity.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and adjustments to maintain efficiency.
• Record production data, including material usage, output, and waste.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area per 5S and safety standards.
• Follow all company safety protocols and procedures.
• Communicate equipment issues or material inconsistencies to the supervisor.
• Assist with machine maintenance and cleaning during downtime.

Conhecimentos

Slitting machine operation

Quality inspection

Reading production specifications

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Formação académica

Secondary school education

Ferramentas

Dusenbery slitting equipment

Kampf slitting equipment

Atlas slitting equipment

ERP / production tracking software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Slitting Operator to join our flexible packaging production team. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating slitting machines to convert large rolls of flexible packaging materials (such as films, laminates, or foils) into smaller, customer-specified widths and lengths. This position requires a strong mechanical aptitude, commitment to safety, and the ability to ensure product quality according to specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate slitting machines according to job specifications and production schedules.
• Monitor slitting equipment during operation to ensure optimal performance and product quality.
• Load and unload rolls of material using hoists or lift equipment.
• Measure and inspect finished rolls for width, cut accuracy, and material integrity.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and adjustments to maintain machine efficiency.
• Record production data, including material usage, output, and waste.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with 5S and safety standards.
• Follow all company safety protocols and procedures.
• Communicate any equipment issues or material inconsistencies to the supervisor.
• Assist with machine maintenance and cleaning during scheduled downtime.

Qualifications

• Secondary school education.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience operating slitting machines, preferably in flexible packaging or converting industries.
• Basic mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, artwork, and production specifications.
• Comfortable working with measuring tools such as rulers.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Ability to lift up to heavy rolls and stand for extended periods.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with specific slitting equipment (e.g., Dusenbery, Kampf, Atlas, etc.).
• Knowledge of flexible packaging materials such as PET, PE, BOPP, and laminated structures.
• Familiarity with ERP systems or production tracking software.

Compensation: Competitive hourly wage based on experience + shift differentials