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Title: Machine Operator

Reporting To: Production Manager

To: To ensure all aspects of finishing for each job role are produced to the correct specification and the Job Briefs are followed correctly. Operating different machinery within the production team (full training giving) such as guillotine, folder, lasering machine, enclosing machine.

In a way that: Finishing Operations don’t incur any issues with the print or stock supplied from each process.

So that: The Client and supporters receive the correct correspondence for the relevant campaign.

Key priorities:

· To have a full understanding of all the quality procedures related to each finishing Process.

· To know and understand the entire operational requirements of the assigned machine.

· To be fully aware of the required production dates and timings of each campaign.

· If the machine is not running to optimum speed or optimum quality highlight the issue to the Production Manager.

· To work towards achieving zero defects and look for ways of reducing waste.

· Highlight any changes that you think could be made to improve efficiencies within the department.

· If there is anything stopping, you from doing your job you inform the Production Manager immediately.

Important priorities:

· Ensure you understand and follow the company policies with regards to System, data and physical security at all times.

· Ensure you understand and follow the company policies with regards to Health and Safety at all times and you have read and signed the company Health & Safety policy.

· Ensure you understand and follow the company policies with regards compliance with PCI and GCRTS and other relevant standards

· Ensure you understand and follow the company Standard Operating Procedures where they exist.

Departmental Responsibilities:

· Prepare printed materials to be Lasered / folded / Trimmed or Enclosed by reading job instructions to understand all production requirements.

· Setting of Lasering / Folding / Guillotine / Enclosing equipment ensuring you have received the correct job and stock from each department and that you are Lasering/ Folding/Guillotining/Enclosing the job to the correct specification as indicated on the Job bag/Enclosing Sheet/campaign brief & Proof.

· Achieve production and quality standards by monitoring machine operations, detecting any Malfunctions and deviations, adjusting controls where needed during the run.

· On production of the job you will have continually checked that the
quality is up to the required standard that will not impact
on the machine operation and have reported any problems with stock supplied.

· Ensure that the completed job from each finishing process is delivered to each relevant department in the timescale allowed and that the quality of work is to a high standard.

· To ensure good housekeeping within your given area at all times.

· You will be expected to undertake training where deemed necessary and to run, or assist in running, other equipment within the department including but not restricted to OCE/Xerox laser printers, Pitney Bowes Enclosing machines, Neopost Enclosing machines & Guillotines.

Key performance indicators:

· KPI’s are recorded and shared

Other Relevant Information

· Flexible and reliable in approach to work

· Ability to work accurately and determine priorities.

· Good attention to detail.

· Ability to communicate with other team members and work well as part of a team.

· If required, Flexibility to work within other departments.

· Work closely with other members of the Production department to ensure efficient work flow.

Desirable Skills

· Previous experience in OCE/Xerox laser printers, Pitney Bowes Enclosing machines, Neopost Enclosing machines, Folding Machines or Guillotines preferred but not required as full training given.

Essential Skills

· Literacy & Numeracy C grade GCSE or equivalent

· Minimum 1 year demonstrable experience in a production machinery environment

· Flexibility to work extended hours/shift pattern during busy periods

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £22,000.00-£24,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person