Absolute recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Folding Machine Operator
Job responsibilities – To operate folding machine to achieve required levels of quality and output volumes
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Set folding equipment, including feeder, transfer, print detection/pharmacode readers, folding section counter and delivery. Obtain approval and operate machine to ensure achievement of quality standards, adherence to customer specification and maintain output speed
Set and operate other ancillary items of equipment, including material handling devices, counting, banding, labelling and shrink-wrapping equipment
Ensure compliance to the Company’s Quality Assurance procedures at all times, including appropriate line clearance and in-process inspection documentation
Ensure the safe and efficient operation of equipment through regular maintenance as detailed by the equipment manufacturer and specific Works Instruction. As required, change guillotine knife ensuring strict adherence to the appropriate procedure and carry out other adjustments on equipment to maintain performance
Ensure daily/weekly machine guard checks are completed and documented in accordance with the Departmental and Company procedures
Provide training to apprentices/trainees as required to provide an understanding of equipment controls and the principles of folding machine operation
Ensure printing, cutting or folding faults, or any other issues affecting quality or non-compliance to customer specifications are referred immediately to the Shift Co-ordinator or QA Department
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Skills
Essential
1. Understanding of folding process
2. Attention to detail
Desirable
3. Basic computer literacy
4. Able to use Polar 92 Guillotine
Essential
5. Experience of producing both parallel and cross-folds
Desirable
6. Experience of pharmaceutical folding
Hours of work – 06am -13:25pm / 13:20-21:00 rotating each week