Guillotine Operator- Nights

Job Purpose

To produce accurate work to specification within a fast-paced print production environment. Utilising industrial print finishing machinery to ensure finished products meet quality standards, production schedules and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilites

• Operate programmable and manual guillotine cutting, safely and efficiently.
• Read and interpret job sheets accurately, to maintain integrity of the finished product.
• Be able to set guillotine programs.
• Inspect printed products for quality, alignment and trimming accuracy.
• Competent in guillotine blade changes (training for this can be provided).
• Perform routine maintenance and blade checks.
• Follow health & safety procedures and protocols at all times.
• Record production data if required.
• Work closely with other operators.
• Keep a clean, tidy and organized work area.

Skills & Qualifications

Essential

• Experience operating industrial print finishing guillotines.
• Good numerical and measuring skills.
• Ability to read production specifications and job instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong awareness of health & safety policies.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience with Polar, Perfecta or Wohlenberg guillotines.
• Understanding of other Lamination, Stitching, Folding and Book Binding finishing processes.
• Forklift License.
• Experience with Siteflow MIS systems.

Physical Requirements: 

Role involves a level of manual handling; a good standard of physical fitness is required

Flexibility:

• Primarily night shift, with flexibility required to support business needs.
• Willingness to work additional hours during peak periods or to cover absence.

Two position available

• Sunday - Wednesday night shift or
• Monday - Thursday night shift.

Both are 20:00 - 06:00.