Litho Machine Minder

SplashOut has an exciting opportunity available for a Litho Machine Minder to be based in Umhlanga, Durban. The successful incumbent will ensure smooth running of the printing machinery, effective machine functioning, complete maintenance in the form of housekeeping of the assets and assisting with Mechanical repair. As well as to verify quality of prints as per customers sign off and ensure effective reporting of downtime to your direct line manager. In addition to time management on all jobs completed.

Minimum requirement:

- 5 years’ experience as a Litho Machine Minder

**Responsibilities**:
**Operational**
- Verify all jobs process are as per customers requirement/signoff.
- Maintain your machinery and ensure weekly housekeeping is completed.
- Report on all downtime and breakages.
- Conduct the production of the Litho Printing business. This involves, but is not limited to, the production/printing processes, collating, paste-up, packing, counting, machinery usage, controlling wastage and raw material usage.
- Conduct quality control on all jobs printed.
- Ensuring production deadlines are met to ensure that timelines are met.
- Alerting the Factory Manager / Operations Manager of equipment and stock items to be purchased as and when the need arises.
- Provides various other duties with regards to the production/printing department as and when required.
- Liaise with the Factory Manager regarding printing and machinery at the factory and conduct the repairs timeously.
- Conduct weekly stock counts over the Factory stock items as directed by the Factory Manager/Operations Manager.
- Conduct the destruction of obsolete publications as approved by the Operations Manager
- Fill out job cards for every printing.
- Limit high levels of wastage.
- Safeguard company assets and company stock (raw material and finished goods) always.
- Ensure machine is secure at the end of a shift.
- Regular testing and maintenance of the machines.
- Accurate counting of print runs and raw materials.
- Accurate packing of routes.
- Accurate reconciliations and completions of necessary production schedules.
- Willing to offer growth and development to existing and new team members. **MUST** be willing to train team members without prejudice.

**People**
- Respect reporting lines and all colleagues.
- Record all time and attendance as per the Bio-time system.
- Use safety wear as directed and take care of the safety wear. Lock up safety wear when not in use.
- Treat machines with care.
- Handle raw materials with care.

**Compliance, risk and quality**
- Comply with company policies and procedures (dress code/uniforms/safety wear, smoke breaks, confidentiality, operational processes etc.)
- Compliance with health of safety standards implemented at the Factory.
- Be cognizant of fire hazards. Report risks to the Factory Manager.

**Skills**:

- Accountability and take corrective action.
- Team player and ability to show initiative at all times.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and must be results driven.
- Ability to work under pressure and still produce quality results timeously.