Laminator Operator

Telford
7 months ago
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GI GROUP TELFORD is looking for an experienced Laminating Machine Operator in a well established company in Hortonwood Area.

Location - Telford
Pay - 13.45 £
Shifts - 7 or 8 AM start - 5 PM , 40 hrs a week.

Experience in operating Laminating Machines is a MUST for this role !

Job is to operate and maintain laminating machines, ensuring the production of high-quality laminated materials like solid board sheets or multi-layer composites. Read job tickets, set machine parameters, monitor equipment, and troubleshoot problems. Additionally, may assist with material preparation, quality control, and machine maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

Operating the Machine:Set up, operate, and monitor the laminating machine according to job specifications and instructions.

Material Handling:Load and prepare materials, ensuring proper reel alignment and alignment of materials on the machine.

Quality Control:Perform visual inspections and quality tests (moisture, flatness, etc.) to ensure product quality meets standards.

Machine Maintenance:Clean and maintain the laminating machine, including rollers, glue systems, and other components.

Troubleshooting:Identify and address any issues or problems that may arise during machine operation.

Communication and Coordination:Work with team leaders, planning teams, and engineering to optimise production and reduce downtime.

Additional Tasks:

Glue Mixing: Mix glue for the laminating machine and maintain the glue system.
Material Preparation: Assist with slitting materials, preparing reels, and cutting material to size.
Cross-Training: Support the cross-training of other team members.

Required Skills:

Technical Skills:
Ability to operate and maintain laminating machines, read and interpret job instructions, and troubleshoot machine problems.

Safety Awareness:
Understanding and adhering to safety protocols and procedures.

Physical Stamina:
Ability to lift, carry, and handle materials, potentially including heavy reels.

Communication and Teamwork:
Ability to communicate effectively with team members and other departments.

Basic Literacy and Numeracy:
Ability to read and interpret data, follow instructions, and record information.

To be considered for this role Please apply online.

Thanks ,
GI GROUP TELFORD

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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