Experienced Die-Cutter Operator

Job Title: Experienced Die-Cutter Operator

Location: Kettering, NN15 6JQ

Salary: Dependent upon experience

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours: 07:30 - 16:30 Monday - Thursday (30 mins break) / 07:30 - 14:00 Friday (30 mins break)

We are seeking an experienced Die Cutter to join our dynamic production team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in die-cutting operations, excellent attention to detail, and a commitment to producing high-quality work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate die-cutting machinery safely and efficiently.
• Complete and record daily machine health and safety pre-use checks according to the prescribed health and safety protocol for each machine.
• Read and interpret job specifications and production schedules.
• Manual handling of raw materials into the machine.
• 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.
• Job rotation with other machines to cover absence when required.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and customer requirements.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Monitor production output and minimise waste.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Work closely with production and quality teams to meet deadlines.
• Adopt a flexible approach to ensure business requirements are met.
• Adhere to company policies and procedure at all times.
• Any other reasonable request made by management team.

About you:

Essential Experience:

• Proven experience operating an automatic die-cutting machines.
• Strong understanding of production processes and quality control.
• Ability to read technical drawings and job instructions.
• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and great team player.
• Flexible approach to overtime when required.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience with Bobst or similar die-cutting equipment.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations within manufacturing.

Our Company values:

• Working as one team to achieve our goals
• Right first time, every time.
• Building sustainable customer relationships

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Overtime paid at an enhanced rate
• Training and development.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• 24 days Holidays + 8 National Bank Holidays (19 days must be taken in conjunction with planned shutdown dates, remaining 5 to be used to meet employees' requirements)

Additional Information:

You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this vacancy. Recruitment agencies need not apply.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of: Production Coordinator, Production Assistant, Production Controller, Customer Service Associate, Production Operations Assistant, Supply Chain Coordinator, Supply Chain Admin, Supply Chain Planner may also be considered for this role.