Flexographic Printer Operator –

Environment

A South African manufacturing company is looking for a qualified and experienced Flexographic Printer Operator to operate their brand new CI Press. The hourly rate is negotiable; the employee will be on a 40‑hour shift system and works 4 days on 4 days off (days off according to shift pattern) working either 06:00 to 18:00 or 18:00 to 06:00. Any hours over 40 hours will be overtime. Benefits would be provident after 6 months of employment; the employee pays a portion, and the company pays a portion.

Duties

• Set up and operate the flexographic printing machine
• Ensure that the print quality meets company and customer standards
• Do running quality checks to ensure products consistently conform to all specifications.
• Complete production documentation accurately
• Co‑ordinate the activities of the Print Assistant(s) and the Make Ready Crew
• Ensure all Health and Safety Rules are always complied with.
• Ensure both run speeds and waste meet the required item standard or better consistent reproduction of print standards.
• Ensure the FSSC 22000 procedures and SOPs are always adhered to.
• Ensure all events that occur on and/or affect the machine during a shift are logged accurately (duration and description, product, and quality)
• Ensure that the required machine maintenance is reported and carried out.
• Ensure machine and equipment are always kept clean and a full clean to required standards is done when scheduled.
• Ensure that the tasks allocated by the Supervisor/HOD to you and your assistants are executed effectively.
• Ensure that efficiencies are always maintained

Requirements

• Matric
• Minimum 5 years’ experience operating high‑speed CI flexographic printing presses
• Flexographic qualification with RPL (or any other internationally recognized qualification)
• The candidate must have at least 5 – 7 years’ experience as a Flexo Print Operator
• Running high speed Flexo machines, i.e. Uteco, Bobst, Comexi, W&H
• Reasonable level of numeracy
• Accurate record keeping
• Multi‑tasking skills
• Good communication
• Ability to communicate in English including reading and neat handwriting.
• Knowledge of raw materials, mounting, colour – matching including inks, solvents and selection of anilox rollers
• Must have good leadership skills.
• Must have good knowledge of flexible packaging substrates.

Attributes

• Strong colour matching, registration and print quality control skills
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast‑paced production environment
• Fully competent with FSSC 22000 systems and food packaging standards
• Strong attention to detail, housekeeping and machine care
• Team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic