Cut & Crease / Glue Operator

Cut & Crease / Glue Operator - Packaging

£27,000 - £33,000 subject to skill & experience

Full time, DAY SHIFTS (with a view to migrating to double-days) + overtime at 1.5X

Leeds, West Yorkshire

FACER. Progressive Printed Packaging is a dynamic and innovative printed packaging manufacturer operating for over eight decades, performing consistently with an exciting future. Producing high-quality printed folding carton packaging as well innovative niche packaging solutions for world recognised brands, through to SME’s and start-ups.

Looking for evidence of exceptional ability from dedicated, skilled candidates, who show alignment with the FACER values of Family, Authenticity, Exploration, Collaboration and Responsibility.

A huge opportunity to be part of a progressive company with a tight-knit positive team culture focussed on continuous improvement, change, learning, and challenge. For those who are willing to bring ideas to the table and do whatever it takes in a fast-paced environment.

You will be responsible for the output of high-quality value-add packaging namely focussing on complex die-cutting processes including decorative finishing (embossing) and some cross-functionality onto gluing machinery alongside No1 glue operatives (training can be provided).

Requiring a level of autonomy, high operational proficiency, thorough quality inspection and detailed ongoing machine maintenance.

FACER offers an extensive benefits package including generous holiday, group life assurance (death in service), family health cash plan, 24/7 GP access, wider complimentary health & medical benefits, pension scheme, and free on-site parking LS13.

Key Responsibilities: -

• Cut, crease & emboss on BOBST SP 102-SE
• Gluing on BOBST Media 100 (training can be provided)
• Quality management & quality inspection
• Achieving target speeds to maintain departmental performance
• Maintenance
• Control of departmental documentation, parts & consumables
• Adopting FACER’s production IT systems
• Shared responsibility for the cut & crease & gluing department, reporting to the Production Manager

Candidate Requirements: -

• Experience running BOBST or similar cut & crease machines essential
• Experience in folding carton production or similar essential
• Experience with decorative embossing, single-level, multi-level, sculpted essential
• Experience running BOBST or similar gluing machines desirable
• Experience with straight-line, crash-lock, complex gluing desirable
• Experience on other finishing machinery such as guillotine / other desirable
• High levels of energy to keep pace with ongoing production demand
• Mechanical aptitude to maintain machines & diagnose breakdowns
• Genuine "do whatever it takes to deliver" attitude with willingness to assist in all areas
• Good IT, written & verbal communication skills
• Positive attitude toward overcoming challenges
• Sound judgment and decision-making ability
• Appetite to learn & develop with FACER

FACER is seeking dedicated candidates who settle for nothing less than excellence in their day-to-day output.

An exciting chance to become an integral part of a dynamic company.

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