Paper Bag Technician

Our Client is experiencing growth in sales of Paper Packaging so are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Production Technician to carry out various tasks in their expanding production area.

The ideal candidate will have some mechanical experience, excellent communication skills and a high degree of mechanical aptitude.

The successful applicant will be responsible for operating production line equipment, finishing products and reporting any issues with equipment directly to supervisors.

They will consider candidates both with Paper Bag Machinery experience and also those from a Flexo Print background – Narrow or Wide Web – who are willing to be trained up in their Triumph 3 MR Block bottom bag machinery which includes a 4 colour flexo inline printing station

Role Reporting to: Production Manager

Responsibilities and duties minimum requirements:

Control and adjust machines.

Feed paper rolls and beware of gluing systems.

Fix minor issues that might occurring during shift.

Check produced bags to spot any machine related mistakes .

Technical qualification and attention on safety standards.

Maintain work areas and equipment

Desired skills:

Experience in SOS paper bag making machine with Flat handle –  or equivalent

Flat and satchel bag making machines with online printing – or equivalent

Roll to Roll  Flexo printing printing machine – or equivalent

Required Skills:

GCSEs or equivalent required

Strong work ethic and organisational skills

Able to multi-task in a fast-paced warehouse environment

Able to work on foot for extended periods of time

Experience working in a production environment

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing results as needed

Follow Health & Safety rules and Procedures at all times