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Erik Sestak

Bradford

Summary

Experienced Machine Operative with over 4 years in high-speed manufacturing, currently producing lottery scratch card tickets at Scientific Games. Skilled in operating the CM machine, which handles die cutting, folding, and perforation using adjustable 24" and 30" dies to match various ticket formats.

Also operate the hot foil machine, applying foil for both security and visual enhancement. Experienced in managing rolls up to 22,000 meters on machines running at speeds of up to 200 meters per minute, while maintaining strict standards for alignment, quality, and safety. Reliable, adaptable, and confident in learning new systems such as Bobst machinery.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work history

Machine operator

Scientific Games
Leeds
08.2020 - Current
  • Operate the CM machine to produce lottery scratch card tickets, ensuring precision in die cutting, folding, and perforation.
  • Handle rolls up to 22,000 meters in length, setting up and running machines at speeds of up to 200 meters per minute.
  • Change between 24" and 30" dies depending on ticket size and product format.
  • Use the hot foil machine to apply shiny foil for enhanced visual appeal and anti-counterfeit security features.
  • Monitor all stages of the process to ensure proper ticket alignment, folding, numbering (e.g., 0-100), and quality output.
  • Perform machine adjustments, basic maintenance, and ensure consistent performance during long shifts.
  • Adhere to strict safety protocols, keep the work area clean, and support the team in hitting targets.#

Machine Operator

Autoneum
Heckmodwike
07.2018 - 02.2021
  • Operated industrial roll-fed machinery to manufacture automotive carpets and thermal insulation components for major car manufacturers.
  • Managed continuous feed of material rolls through high-temperature ovens, melting and bonding surface powder for improved carpet durability and quality.
  • Oversaw infrared heating stages and ensured accurate process timing for consistent results.
  • Monitored downstream operations where processed rolls were cut into square blanks, customized to customer specifications in width and length.
  • Conducted quality checks, aligned cutting blades, and ensured all output met precise size and finish standards.
  • Maintained clean, safe working areas and followed all health and safety procedures in ‹ h-heat environment.

Picker Packer

Torque
Bradford
02.2018 - 06.2018
  • Order picked using scanners
  • Worked effectively to consistently achieve targets and KPIs.
  • Scanned Clothes packages and boxes, moving to loading dock for shipment
  • Checked packing slips and other documentation, packaging requested items appropriately.

Cleaner

Jhon Penny and Sons - Cleaner Slaughterhouse
Leeds
06.2016 - 02.2018
  • Ensured outstanding hygiene standards across slaughterhouse, carrying out regular deep-cleans where necessary.
  • Managed safety protocol, ensuring proper, cost-effective and safe handling of equipment, chemicals and material usage.
  • Provided top quality of cleaning

Warehouseman

Morrison Warehouse
Bradford
01.2016 - 05.2016
  • Receiving, moving, checking and storing incoming goods.
  • Checking and inspecting goods received and ensuring they are of accurate quantity, type, and also acceptable quality.
  • Packaging and labelling products before they are dispatched.
  • Picking and packing products.
  • Preparing deliveries for the van drivers.
  • Moving and organising stock

Education

GCSE -

Leeds Park Lane Collage
Leeds

Skills

  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Tool use understanding
  • Self-motivated
  • Team management
  • Problem solving
  • Well organised
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Physically fit
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Attention to Detail
  • Safety compliance

Timeline

Machine operator

Scientific Games
08.2020 - Current

Machine Operator

Autoneum
07.2018 - 02.2021

Picker Packer

Torque
02.2018 - 06.2018

Cleaner

Jhon Penny and Sons - Cleaner Slaughterhouse
06.2016 - 02.2018

Warehouseman

Morrison Warehouse
01.2016 - 05.2016

GCSE -

Leeds Park Lane Collage

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