Slitter/Rewinder Operator

Slitter/Rewinder Operator
Circa £27,000

We are seeking a skilled Slitter/Rewinder Operative to join our dynamic team at a leading packaging and labels company located just outside of Cambridge. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating and maintaining slitting and rewinding machinery to ensure the efficient production of high-quality packaging materials. This role requires a keen eye for detail, as the operative will need to monitor the production process closely, making adjustments as necessary to meet quality standards and production targets.

You will be responsible for the end of the production process - taking the master printed rolls, performing the final quality control and finishing functions on them, you’ll also prepare the roll so it’s ready to go out to the client. NO EXPERIENCE is required as a Rewinder Operative as training will be provided however you must have experience within a print sector whether that be labels, packaging, digital, large format or litho print.

This is a great opportunity for someone that is looking to learn a new skill.

The shift pattern for this role is:

• 6am – 2pm Monday – Friday
• 2pm – 10pm Monday – Friday

No weekends, no bank holidays.

The Role:

• Set up, inspection and operation of rewinder/slitter machinery
• Loading and unloading of printed material rolls and movement of materials around the factory
• Correctly understand and complete job related instructions
• Setting of clock / counter for final Reelage
• Setting of machine tensions for specific materials using controls
• Using strobe light, visual checks & print fault flags remove waste & poor-quality print
• Carry out Inspection, Slitting, and rewind of reels to final finishing spec as per job cards correctly identifying core size required
• Monitor quality and consistency of product, identifying and removing all non-conforming products, set up and in-process waste, placing into provided bins
• Packaging of finished reels for dispatch
• Responsible for correct packing for transportation, minimizing possibility of damage during transport
• Ensuring that all operations are carried out and complete necessary paperwork /Job cards completed to ISO standards as outlined in company manuals
• Share with other operators’ inspection details with regard to historical jobs when required
• Responsibility for keeping a clean & organized working environment
• Working to strict deadlines whilst maintaining quality control
• Daily checking of guards
• Maintenance of Blades
• Calibrate machine to correct core size as cutting
• Cutting cores using the Core Cutter
• Alerting senior management to any stock issues – cores, tapes etc
• To communicate fully with all relevant parties and assist whenever issues arise relating to your specific area of responsibility within the department
• To respond professionally and efficiently to any contact with internal/external customers.

The Candidate:

• Experience using rewinding machinery (not essential)
• Experience within the print industry (essential )
• Good understanding of print / labels / packaging industry
• Excellent communication and good organisational skills
• Computer literate
• The ability to work extra hours and earn extra is available
• Must be ok working independently and unsupervised as you can be working alone for long periods 

Salary & Benefits

A competitive salary circa £27,000.

The ability to work overtime is regularly available for those who wish to do so.

If you feel like you’re the perfect fit, please don’t hesitate to get in touch to be considered for this opportunity.