Experienced Multi-Skilled Machine Operator / Die-cutter

Job Title: Experienced Multi-Skilled Machine Operator / Die-cutter

Location: Kettering, NN15 6JQ

Salary: Negotiable depending on level of experience

Job Type: Permanent/ Full time

About Us:

Seddon Boxes is a market-leading UK rigid packaging and jigsaw puzzle manufacturer producing presentation packaging for a multitude of industries and applications.

We have a long history of supplying well-renowned domestic retailers with packaging and jigsaw puzzles. Due to ambitious growth plans, we are looking for enthusiastic, conscientious, and driven individuals to join our team.

About the role:

Day-to-day setting and operation of production machinery as well as training and supervisory duties.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete and record daily machine health and safety pre-use checks according to the prescribed health and safety protocol for each machine.
• Set up the machine to meet the requirements for every custom-made order.
• Manually feed the machine with the correct raw materials according to the job ticket/specification.
• Regularly check quality to ensure the whole production run meets the desired criteria.
• Ensure machine key performance indicators (KPI\’s) and specified run rates are achieved.
• Record all daily outputs, waste, and any production issues on production timesheet/workplan software.
• Calmly and methodically problem-solve any machine inefficiencies or faults.
• Make adjustments to tooling where required.
• Report faults or requirements for new parts to your Line Manager immediately on discovery.
• Job rotation with other machines to cover absence.
• Training new staff members on how to operate machinery.
• Responsible for supervising packing staff members at the end of the production line and on the belt.
• Responsible for the quality of the goods produced off the machine.
• Maintain the working order of the machine to avoid downtime.
• Provide suggestions and observations on how to improve operations.
• Clean the machine at the end of every shift, always keeping it in good running order.
• Exercise excellent housekeeping standards at all times including the work area around the machine as well as communal factory areas.
• Be flexible and work as a team to deliver the business needs.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures at all times.
• Any other reasonable request made by your Manager or a Senior staff member.

About you:

• Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously.
• Flexible to suit rapidly changing customer demands.
• Quality focused – a sense of pride about what you produce.
• A patient and efficient problem-solver, with the ability to solve technical/mechanical problems logically.
• Good communication and teamwork skills to be able to train other staff and supervise/guide temporary labour personnel.

Benefits:

• Day shift only
• Overtime paid at enhanced rates
• Small friendly team environment
• Discretionary bonus based on company and personal performance
• Free parking
• Health and wellbeing programme (EAP)
• Casual dress

Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role.

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