Jobs in Alconbury

Position: Folder/ Gluer/ Machine Operator
Location: Cambridgeshire
Salary: £31k - £40k (£15.63-£19.51 p/h)

Shifts: 1-week early shift, followed by 1-week late shift (9 day fortnight, rarely working 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
All shifts include 30 min unpaid lunch break.

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:
• Minimum of 2 years gluing experience, Vega, Signature, Bobst, Diana machinery preferred
• Experience in gluing 4 corner, bookwraps, crash lock cartons & corrugated envelopes desired
• Ability to carry out make readies to a high standard that allows the machine to run at optimal speed and reach OEE targets set
• Excellent at problem solving and establishing root cause
• Flexible to cover other machines and learn new processes
• Positive, helpful and motivated towards work
• Reliable timekeeper and trustworthy
• Being a team player with the ability to work on your own initiative when needed
• Cope with challenging jobs whilst looking for continual improvements within the process
• Excellent communication skills