Flexo Web Machine Operator/ Printer

Description:

Position: Flexo Web Machine Operator/ Printer
Location: Cambridgeshire
Salary: £31k - £40k (£15.63-£19.51 p/h)
The Company: Packaging Company
Shifts/ Hours:
DDS: 1 wk early shift, followed by 1 wk late shift (9-day fortnight, rarely work Friday PM)
- 38.75hr Early shift 05:30 to 13:45 Mon-Fri
- 38.75hr Late shift 13:45 to 00:00 Mon-Wed, 13:45-23:45 Thurs. Not required Friday.
Unpaid 30min lunch.
3-day 36hr week incl 30min paid lunch break & enhanced pay to equal standard 38.75hr wk
- 06:00 to 18:00 Monday to Wednesday
- 06:00 to 18:00 Thursday to Saturday
- Occasional night shift 18:00 to 06:00 Monday to Wednesday
The Role:
• Rapid set up of machine to consistently achieving target speed/OEE for respective line
• Full understanding of safe operation of process machinery including safety features, stops, lock-out systems & safe systems of work along with risk assessments for the work area & ancillary equipment, tooling and consumables used for the process (COSHH)
• Strict adherence to job bag instructions and client-approved master sample.
• Identifies and notifies Production Manager of potential issues on machine
• Full understanding of corrugated material types to identify any material issues.
• Proactive carry out daily maintenance and assist with other TPM tasks
• Responsible for assistants and feeders/stackers/packers
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment (5S) in the process area
Requirements:
• >2yrs of web flexo experience preferred eg. Edale/Windmöller/Koenig/Gallus/Bobst machines, ideally running paper/board substrates, but not essential.
• Ability to carry out make readies to a high standard that allows the machine to run at optimal speed and reach OEE targets set
• Must work to a high standard of accuracy. The ability to communicate clearly and in a timely manner.
• The ability to prioritise work according to department deadlines. To have pride in their work and a methodical approach to their tasks