KPI Recruiting are on the look out for a Guillotine Operative for our client based in Cheshire.

As a Guillotine Operative your working hours and days are:

• 5 out of 7 days per week
• 21:00- 06:00

The rate of pay as a Guillotine Operative is:

• £15.25- £16.00 p/h

The duties and responsibilities as a Guillotine Operative are:

• Set, programme and operate a Polar 92 Guillotine
• Accurately cut printed leaflets, including up to 16-up sheets, ready for folding and flat packing
• Maintain production output targets whilst minimising waste and downtime
• Strictly follow all Health & Safety procedures relating to guillotine machinery
• Carry out routine machine maintenance, adjustments and knife changes in accordance with approved procedures
• Complete and document daily/weekly machine guard checks
• Ensure all quality checks, line clearances and production documentation are completed accurately
• Identify and immediately report any machine faults, cutting defects or quality issues to the Shift Co-Ordinator or QA Department
• Work in accordance with company Quality Assurance procedures and relevant standards, including ISO 9001, PS 9000, BRC/IOP, FSC and PEFC
• Provide support and training to apprentices and trainees when required
• Maintain high housekeeping standards and follow the Company's 5S philosophy

The ideal candidate for a Guillotine Operative would need:

• Proven experience operating industrial guillotines within a print or print finishing environment
• Practical experience using and programming a Polar 92 Guillotine
• Good understanding of print finishing processes and cutting multi-up printed sheets
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Good knowledge of machinery safety and maintenance procedures
• Ability to work independently, meet production deadlines and achieve output targets
• Reliable, organised and a good team player

If this role as a Guillotine Operative is for you then APPLY NOW! Or contact our Crewe Team on 01270 589943.

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