Gluing Operator

Gluing Operator

Leyland, Lancashire

Salary; (Negotiable depending on experience)

Hours; Mon to Thurs 6am-2pm 2pm-10pm rotating & Friday 6am-11.30am 11.30am-5.00pm

(Some flexibility may be required during periods of excessive demand).

Company:
Founded in 2014, this packaging company produce specialist printed, folded cartons.

Overview:
Setting up and efficient running of the gluing machinery (Signature 135 Signature 110 & J Pack Diana & J Pack Vesta) within the company’s operations.

Role:

- Ensure the smooth running of the gluing machines producing high quality cartons
- Make ready and run machines
- Install feeder bars and adjust guide assembly and folding mechanism according to carton dimensions and work order specifications, using hand tools.
- Fill glue reservoir, load feed mechanism with carton blanks
- Follow instructions given on the works job docket regarding run speeds and special instructions.
- Carry out quality checks at pre-determined intervals throughout the running of the job.
- Instruct gluing assistants as to what they should be doing i.e. packaging and inspection requirements.
- Have good working relationships with all individuals and departments
- Ensure that the machine is kept clean and tidy at all times and that maintenance programmes are followed and documented.
- Report any faults immediately to the Production Manager.
- Ability to deal with and speak to engineers directly, depending on the nature of the fault.
- Carry out regular stock checks of consumables and spare parts, informing the relevant people when they require reordering sufficiently in advance to avoid shortages.
- As a member of small team you will be expected to cover for absenteeism and holidays and will perform any other duties as and when required.
- Have a degree of personal flexibility as you may be expected, from time to time, to assist other departments when work goes quiet.
- Ensure activities meet with and integrate with organisational requirements for, health and safety, hygiene and quality standards, legal stipulations, environmental policies and general duty of care.

**Requirements**:

- Previous experience and a thorough understanding of the print/packaging industries and related businesses.
- Have previous experience of operating Carton gluing machines
- Preferably have experience of running the following machines - Signature 135 Signature 110 & J Pack Diana & J Pack Vesta
- Ability to work with mínimal supervision
- Ability to work on projects of diverse scope
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to prioritise, organize and follow through
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Professional and confidential manner at all times
- Demonstrated integrity towards colleagues and customers
- Enthusiastic and open to change
- Team worker with good people skills
- Disciplined approach to achieving objectives and targets

Key words; gluing operator / gluer / cartons / folder gluer

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £20,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Leyland, PR25 1UT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- gluing operative: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: AB - Gluing Operator - Lancs