Slitter (paper based manufacturing)

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 :

To apply for this role please email an up to date CV.

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