Press Operator Labels Industry

Position:
Press Operator

Location: Kettering
Salary: £26k
Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Job Type: Permanent

My client is looking for a reliable, hands-on and quality-focused Press Operator to join their busy Production team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and takes pride in producing consistently high-quality products.

As a Press Operator, you will be responsible for producing blank labels and converting printed material from master rolls
, rewinding finished material onto the correct core sizes, inspecting reels for faults and preparing finished products for dispatch.

Working as part of our Production team, you will:

• Accurately read and follow job sheets and production requirements.
• Select the correct cutter and return equipment to its designated location after use.
• Mount cutters onto magnetic cylinders and install cylinders into the label press.
• Load materials onto the press and correctly set web guides and slitting knives.
• Set cutter pressure to the correct level.
• Adjust press settings to achieve optimum running speeds while minimising waste and production issues.
• Operate the label press computer to set quantities, mandrel tension and other production requirements.
• Produce blank labels and slit printed material in accordance with job specifications.
• Closely monitor production and identify and remove faults as they occur.
• Inspect finished reels to ensure they meet the required quality standards.
• Box and package rolls of labels correctly and prepare them for dispatch.
• Ensure the correct quantities of cores and boxes are used and accurately recorded.
• Record production times and any errors or discrepancies on job sheets.
• Carry out daily maintenance routines in line with the company's maintenance schedule.

Quality is at the heart of this role. You will be expected to:

• Maintain a high standard of quality throughout the production process.
• Identify and remove faults quickly and effectively.
• Help minimise customer quality complaints.
• Ensure production times and job information are recorded accurately.
• Look for opportunities to improve efficiency and contribute ideas during team meetings.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Quality-focused with excellent attention to detail.
• Practical and confident working with production machinery.
• Able to identify, investigate and remove faults.
• Comfortable setting up slitting knives and operating press equipment.
• Organised and able to follow detailed job specifications.
• Reliable, hardworking and committed to meeting production targets.
• A strong team player who communicates well with colleagues and supervisors.
• Committed to maintaining a clean, safe and well-organised working environment.

The successful candidate will demonstrate good ability in:

Quality Control - Ensuring finished products consistently meet required standards.

Slitting Knife Setup - Correctly setting and adjusting slitting knives for each job.

Packaging - Accurately packaging and preparing finished products for dispatch.

Fault Removal - Quickly identifying and resolving production faults to maintain quality and minimise downtime.

If you're looking for a hands-on role where your skills, attention to detail and commitment to quality are genuinely valued, we'd love to hear from you.

You'll become an important part of our Production team
, working alongside experienced colleagues in a professional and supportive manufacturing environment.