Job Description
Job Title: Multi point folder gluer machine operator (minder). Reports to: Shift Supervisor / Production Manager. Based: HQ in Huntingdon. Hours: Double day shift pattern, example below: 1 week early shift, followed by 1 week late shift (9 day fortnight, rarely working Friday PM) – 38.75 hr Early shift 05:30 to 13:45 Mon‑Fri – 38.75 hr Late shift 13:45 to 00:00 Mon‑Wed, 13:45‑23:45 Thurs. Not required Friday – All shifts include 30 min unpaid lunch break. Holiday: 26 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays. Term: Permanent contract (standard UK ‘6‑month probation’ applies). Basic salary: £16.30 to £20.35 per hour (depending on performance / ability to run other machines).
Key Drivers for role success
- Desire to produce highest quality at fastest speed with least waste
- Minimum of 2 years gluing experience, Vega, Signature, Bobst, Diana machinery preferred
- Experience in gluing 4 corner, bookwraps, crash lock cartons & corrugated envelopes desired
- Ability to carry out make readies to a high standard that allows the machine to run at optimal speed and reach OEE targets set
- Must work to a high standard of accuracy
- Ability to communicate clearly and in a timely manner
- Ability to prioritise work according to department deadlines
- To have pride in their work and a methodical approach to their tasks
Job Purpose: To produce products to the correct quality at target speed with minimal waste.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Rapid set up of machine to consistently achieving target speed/OEE for respective line
- Full understanding of safe operation of process machinery including safety features, stops, lock‑out systems & safe systems of work along with risk assessments for the work area & ancillary equipment, tooling and consumables used for the process (COSHH)
- Strict adherence to job bag instructions and client‑approved master sample.
- Identifies and notifies Production Manager of potential issues on machine
- Full understanding of corrugated material types to identify any material issues.
- Proactive carry out daily maintenance and assist with other TPM tasks
- Responsible for assistants and feeders/stackers/packers
- Maintains a clean and safe working environment (5S) in the process area
In order to help in the efficiency and smooth running of the Company, you must recognise and fully accept that the company may require you to work in any section carrying out other duties within your capabilities, as workload requires.
Person Specification
- Excellent at problem solving and establishing root cause
- Highly flexible to cover other machines and learn new processes
- Positive, helpful and motivated towards work
- Reliable timekeeper and trustworthy
- Being a team player with the ability to work on your own initiative when needed
- Cope with challenging jobs whilst looking for continual improvements within the process
- Excellent communication skills
- Actively participates with all team members
- A natural forward planner who critically assesses own performance
- Ability to work in a changing environment
- Keeps calm under pressure
- Can inspire others
- Good observational skills
- Willing to seek help if or when required
Literacy and Numeracy: A good level of literacy & numeracy is required.
