Our client, a long-established supplier to the upholstery trade, urgently requires a Foam Cutter, with band knife experience, to join its team at their site in central Gloucester. This role may become permanent following a successful trial period. The site is easily reached from all areas of Gloucester.
Working Hours & Rate of Pay:
- 08.00 – 16.00 Monday to Thursday and 08.00 – 13.00 Friday
- £14.00 per hour, rising to £16.00 per hour (dependant on experience)
The Role:
As a foam cutter you will be required to read production drawings, set up and operate the foam cutting machinery and cut foam accurately.
Responsibilities:
- Reading production drawings
- Setting up the foam cutting machinery to achieve the most efficient and best results
- Load and unload foam from the machines
- Operating the band knife to cut and shape foam blocks for the manufacturing of orders
- Visually inspecting products to detailed technical drawings and specifications
- Complete manufacturing records
- Machine maintenance – maintain, clean and look after the equipment
- Work within guidelines/instructions
- Work as part of a team
Personal Specification:
- Experience of setting up and operating band knife for foam cutting
- Have good visual spatial skills to be able to determine the most efficient use of foam when following production drawings
- Ability to work and read from production drawings
- Good numerical skills
- Ability to measure accurately in both metric and imperial units with relevant measuring equipment
- Experience of working in a manufacturing environment
- Good knowledge of warehouse procedures and policies
Other benefits of working for The Best Connection Group Limited include:
- Online registration process
- 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
- Weekly pay
- Online payslips
- Pension contribution
