Slitter Operative

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Slitter Operative

Our client is looking to recruit Slitter Operatives to work on an ongoing basis at their facility in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear.

Duties Will Include

Adhering to the scheduled production program Safe and efficient operation of a slitting machine to achieve optimum run speeds and required productivity / waste targets. Where targets are not achieved, the machine operator is responsible for reporting any limiting factors to a shift supervisor and conversion manager, and recording details on the daily production log Safe operation of semi-automatic core cutting machine; cutting cores to correct size and ensuring adequate supply for production requirements Operation of the rewinder equipment; actioning reworks as they are identified / on shift Manual handling and maneuvering of reels; use of lifting and handling equipment; loading parent reels on to the unwind unit and unloading finished goods from the rewind section Monitoring work in progress reels throughout production for flagged material / lamination joins; removing affected material and re-splicing in accordance with customers requirements Frequent and thorough monitoring throughout production / checking samples to ensure that all work produced is : Of the highest possible quality standard and free from defect Accurate to the design laysheet and customers specification In compliance with customer requirements ie reel joins, labeling, wrapping, stacking, pallet specification etc Safe handling, use and setting of sharp blades Retaining numbered samples of all finished goods reels produced; inspecting samples for general quality before packing Quarantining suspect / poor quality product and completing appropriate paperwork Utilising the Frontline Management Software System to report all engineering issues to the Engineering Department Conducting weekly machine safety checks and recording outcome on relevant documentation Accurately inputting production data in to the work station computer. Ensuring that all shift time is accounted for using appropriate waste and downtime codes Complying with line clearance procedures during job change-overs Ensuring jobs are 2nd checked prior to commencing run and paperwork is countersigned accordingly Recording of relevant information; completion of paperwork and labels; maintaining traceability throughout process Strapping, protecting and labeling any materials that are to be returned to stock Communicating with the operator on the previous / following shift at shift hand-overs Assisting in other areas of the Conversion Department where required Inform / consult with conversion supervisors on any departmental related issues

Shifts

Follow a 4on 4off shift pattern consistence of:

2x Day Shifts - 6:00am - 6:00pm 2x nights - 6:00pm - 6:00am

Payrate

£11.52ph

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

Good organisational and time management skills High standards of personal conduct Effective written and verbal communication skills Good team player; ability to work as part of a team and alone on own initiative Ability to think and plan ahead Reliable and flexible Accuracy and attention to detail Excellent timekeeping and attendance Good safety awareness Self-motivated with a positive attitude to work Good level of IT literacy Standard Grades/GCSE’s in Maths and English at grades 3/C or above essential Previous experience of working within a Conversion department within the Print industry is ideal but not essential Experience of working with a Manufacturing or Production sector preferable
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of GEM Premium People who are currently working as a Recruitment Business.

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