Slitter Operative

Job Description

Slitter Operative:Our client is looking to recruit Slitter Operatives to work on an ongoing basis at their high spec 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 andconversion 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/GCSEs 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

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