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 team working 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
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