Smurfit Westrock
Machine Setter
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Description & Requirements
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees, and the communities where we operate.
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Production Manager, your objective is to ‘Set’ and maintain all folding equipment as required and ensure machines meet the production plan whilst keeping you and your colleagues safe.
Key Accountabilities
- Report on any HSE requirements and make decisions based on risk.
- Expected to ‘set’ and ‘run’ a machine as required, with the purpose of maximizing shift output.
- Ability to set and run all folding machines and all formats of leaflets.
- Work to the agreed Quality levels and achieve the department quality targets.
- When required, offer practical advice (troubleshoot) on machine and other finishing related matters.
- Conduct return to work interviews and help the management of absence.
- Make sure that SFDC and VWT are used in compliance with our SOP’s.
- Raise IT support tickets when we have Software or hardware issues.
- Enter maintenance tasks immediately on Cworks as they arise.
- To load flat leaflet sheets, tagserts, and other leaflet components.
- To resolve minor running issues, including unblocking the machine, and restarting the process when it’s safe to do so.
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Qualifications
Educational and Professional:
- Minimum GCSE in Mathematics and English Language or equivalent.
- Previous experience working on and setting Machinery.
- PC literate.
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Knowledge, Skills, Experience:
- Previous manufacturing experience (advantageous).
- Ability to work flexibly as part of a team.
- Communication skills.
- Previous experience of working with machines (ideally in a printing, pharmaceuticals, or food environment). However, training will be provided to the right candidates.
- Awareness of current Health & Safety practices.
- Problem solving skills.
- Engaged and engaging on HSE and Operational effectiveness.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
General Information
- Job ID: ATR67168
- Posting Job Title: Machine Setter
- Locations: Tewkesbury
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Date Posted: 17-Sep-2026
- Relocation Support: No
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