Card Machine Operator - Embossing and Die Cutting

Job Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Large Sheet Finishing Operator to join our card manufacturing site, Printcraft, in Baildon. Printcraft manufactures the groups UK greetings cards, wrap and POS for stores. It is a forward-thinking business with the state of the art equipment operating a large site 24/7, we produce around ¼ billion items per annum.

The business is in an exciting phase of growth and investment to cement our success for the next number of years. It is a great time to join the company while we operate lithographic print and finishing equipment to supply high quality, volume products.

Scope and purpose of the role

To operate various large sheet-finishing machines to include embossing machines to their optimum. This role is working on a 3 shift working pattern, working earlies, lates and nights. An excellent understanding of large sheet finishing of greeting cards along with a good eye for detail is require.

Main Responsibilities

• Operators are multi skilled to operate different machines including being able to emboss
• Operators need to have a practical approach and be confident at problem solving
• Excellent team working skills with a good attitude
• To be able to communicate at all levels
• Good level and high standards of house-keeping and Health & Safety within the department

The Ideal Candidate

• Excellent Knowledge of large sheet finishing/embossing equipment
• Excellent practical and technical skills
• Experience of operating state of the art large machinery
• Must be able to work to tight deadlines
• Manual Handling experience