Cut & Crease Operator

Cut & Crease Operator £34,600 to £39,000 plus benefits We are currently recruiting for an experienced Cut & Crease Operator to join a well-established print and packaging company based in the Huntingdonshire area. This is a permanent opportunity to join a busy production environment where you will be responsible for producing high-quality printed packaging products to customer specifications. Working as a Cut & Crease Operator, you will be joining an experienced production team within a successful business that provides specialist print and packaging solutions to a wide range of customers. This position would suit someone with previous cutting, creasing or die-cutting experience who is looking for a stable, long-term opportunity within the print and packaging industry. Main Responsibilities for the Cut & Crease Operator:

• Setting and operating cut and crease machinery Setting cutting and creasing accurately for each production job Producing work in accordance with job
specifications and production requirements
• Carrying out machine make-readies and adjustments Checking printed materials for quality, accuracy and consistency Monitoring machinery throughout production runs Identifying and resolving minor machine or production issues Ensuring production targets and deadlines are achieved Minimising material waste wherever possible Completing relevant production and quality documentation Carrying out routine machine checks and basic maintenance Maintaining a clean and safe working environment Working closely with colleagues across the print and production departments Skills/Experience for the Cut & Crease Operator: Previous experience working as a Cut & Crease Operator or within a similar print finishing position Experience operating cut and crease or die-cutting machinery Previous experience within the print, packaging, carton or print finishing industry Good understanding of cutting and creasing processes
  
  Experience working with printed board, cartonboard or similar materials Ability to accurately set machinery and work from job specifications Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work Good mechanical and problem-solving skills Ability to work effectively within a busy production environment Reliable with a good attitude towards health & safety and quality standards Hours of work for the Cut & Crease Operator: Days and Nights shift pattern 12 hour (averages a 40 hour working week) Benefits for the Cut & Crease Operator: Up to 30-minute paid break during shift Overtime paid at 1.25 once contractual hours worked - premium increases to 1.5 overtime rate, once 48 hours per week is exceeded Holidays Free vend tea, coffee, hot chocolate, soup Group Life assurance (4 x annual salary) Aviva Company pension scheme Medicash insurance scheme (Dental, Optical etc) Employee assistance programme Retail discount scheme Free