Slitter (paper-based manufacturing)
Due to the high demand in filtration media/paper-based manufacturing, our well established client is looking for a Slitter to join their team. The ideal candidate will have experience of working within paper-based manufacturing, have a good work ethic and be happy to work on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern.
This role offers excellent benefits and training. Due to the rural location on the outskirts of Bishops Cleeve own transport is essential.
Key Tasks:
* Receiving/interpreting orders and calculating reel widths. Ensuring correct reels/packaging materials are to hand.
* Loading reels on to the slitters, threading paper through, calculating/setting up knife bars, making the necessary adjustments, checking/rechecking the set ups and then operating the slitters. Watching for/correcting faults and reporting any problems to the Finishing Manager.
* Running small orders together to avoid wastage, operating trim/dust extractor units, and ensuring samples/sample coils are taken when necessary
* Removing coils, recording details, marking coils (manually or stamp) and passing them for packing
* Assisting with reel upending, stencil cutting, centre cutting, printing machine, circular saw and computer input when required.
* Assisting with reel upending, stencil cutting, centre cutting, printing machine, circular saw and computer input when required
* Training operators and controlling their activities, checking that coils etc., are correctly marked/packed and records are accurate
* Carrying out minor maintenance, keeping area clean and tidy, ensuring dust/trim bags are removed/replaced, assisting with packing, baling waste as necessary.
Package:
* Salary band of £32760 - £38700 depending on experience. Training will consist of 32 weeks learning the Packer & Booker roles (training times will vary dependant on the individual)
* 4 on 4 off fixed shift (2 days (6am-6pm) and 2 nights (6pm-6am) followed by 4 days off
* 42-hour week based on an average calculation over the full year
* 25 days holiday + Bank holidays (based on the 42-hour average working week)
* July and Christmas shutdown
* Overtime rates – 1.5x pay Monday-Saturday, 2x pay Sunday
* Paid breaks
* Company Pension contribution of up to 8%
* Full PPE provided
* Further training opportunities leading to wage increments
* Health & Dental Insurance
To apply for this role please email an up to date CV.
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