Reelstand Operator

**Job Desciption**:
The Novus Print division has a proud legacy, which includes the highest level of manufacturing excellence, first mover in new technology and solutions-orientated offerings. The team is exceptionally strong and is seasoned in standardisation and optimisation of processes, able to adapt quickly to change and most importantly solid in its culture and values.

**Key Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Ensure correct paper size, grammage and check QTMS loaded.
- Assist with paper breaks and change over.
- Fault finding.
- Management of excess paper and prevention of spoilage.
- Ensure accurate preparation of reels to maintain desired quality within time tolerance.
- Assist on the press when required.
- Ensure good housekeeping standards are maintained.
- Adherence to safety procedures and operational maintenance.

**Educational Requirements**:

- Matric or equivalent

**Experience Requirements**:

- 1-2 years’ experience as a Reelstand Operator.
- Exposure to the Press room environment.

**Skills and Competencies**:

- Basic paper and Reelstand knowledge
- The ability to work independently on the assigned responsibilities
- Show initiative to improve the work environment
- Safety consciousness
- Must be able to work fast and accurately
- Flexibility to work shifts and long hours
- Being medically fit for the working environment
- Excellent time and attendance
- It important to note that the nature of the job requires the ability to work long hours, shifts, weekends, overtime and public holidays