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Glue Operator (Gluing Machines) |
| Salary/rate |
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£16000 - £20000/annum Negotiable |
| Location |
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Bardon, Near Coalville, Leicestershire |
| Job Number |
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117194405 |
| Posted |
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23/05/2012 (20:06) |
| Agency/Employer |
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V Selective Recruitment |
Description
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Job Title: Glue Operator
Based: Bardon, Near Coalville, Leicestershire
Salary: Negotiable (£16k = £20k approx)
Overview:
Our client is the one of the UK's fastest growing packaging manufacturers with a number of sites across the UK. Their success has been achieved with a focus on pushing quality and service to the highest of standards. Having invested in modern premises and equipment throughout, the organisation is now recruiting for a number of roles to support its next phase of expansion. As part of this recruitment they are looking for an experienced Glue Operator to work within their Cut and Crease Manufacturing department at their busy site in Bardon (Leicestershire). The main purpose of the Glue Operator is to set up, operate and maintain a straight line Gluing machine to ensure the safe and efficient production of high quality printed, folded, window patched and glued cartons in accordance with the requirements of our customers and with full compliance to PS9000 and BRC/IoP at all times. Also to ensure that those working on the Gluing machine are trained and competent
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Upon receipt of instructions from the works orders, obtain the required materials (such as glue and cut/creased cartons), parts, consumables and works tickets to set up and operate the Gluing machine to produce the order to the customers specification
Set the Gluing machine for each run, including feeder, delivery & carton transfer
Set machine parameters to ensure highest quality Gluing including positioning of setting of glue ducts and stencils
Prepare samples for approval, ensuring consistency of production by controlling all Gluing parameters in order to meet standards set at approval
Ensure line clearance is completed in accordance with the SOP following each order and fully complete the Gluing machine clean down process in accordance with the companys procedure
Ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Gluing machine through regular preventative maintenance as detailed on the monthly maintenance plan, carrying out, as required, necessary adjustments or replacements of feed belts and blades, etc, reporting immediately any problems or breakdowns
Ensure full & accurate completion of all requisite production/quality documentation including guard checks in accordance with company and departmental requirements and procedures
Direct the workload and supervise the activity of other members of staff working on the Gluing machines to ensure their safety at all times
Train and develop any new or existing members of staff as required to provide an understanding of the principles of Gluing, the location and use of Gluing machine controls and the standard operating procedures to ensure their competence
Perform suitable handovers, ensuring notes and instructions are passed on as required
Carry out all duties in accordance with the standards required by PS9000 and BRC/IoP in terms of housekeeping, hygiene and product quality including continually & regularly checking the quality of the cartons throughout the job, making specific checks (such as colour, glue and window alignment, pressure marks, etc), ensuring appropriate line clearance & cleanliness, and completion of in-process inspection documentation. Report any issues affecting quality or non-compliance to customer specifications immediately
Carry out all duties in accordance with the standards required by the HSE and maintain compliance at all times
Provide a fair amount of cover for holidays and/or sickness as required
Ensure good working relationships with superiors, subordinates and peers, customers and any 3rd party visitors at all times
Perform other duties as directed by your line manager
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Achieve targeted run speeds
Constantly strive to reduce downtime to agreed levels
Meet and maintain customer requirements in terms of quality and output
Compliance with the companys quality standards (PS9000 and BRC/IoP)
Adherence to the companys health safety & environment standards (HASAWA Act)
Maintain a good overall condition of the folder gluer you are assigned to through routine maintenance
Accurate & efficient control of components including filing and good housekeeping practices condition of the folder gluer you are assigned to.
TECHNICAL SKILLS/QUALS
Mechanical background
In-house trained machine operator, able to set up, operate, run and maintain a straight line Gluing machine
Qualifications: Ideally City & Guilds or NVQ III in a mechanical discipline but not essential
Previous manufacturing experience, preferably within a print/packaging environment
Able to use pallet trucks
Computer literate able to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook
Computer literate able to use Avante (training will be provided)
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Good standard of English, able to understand verbal or written instructions, able to complete all forms of required documentation, able to produce information as required, able to assist in the production of standard operating procedures and able to train others
Good common sense, able to use everyday judgement to solve problems
Flexible, reliable, punctual, good attendance
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Permanent |
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N/A |
| Start Date |
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