Job Description

PACKAGING WORLD has a vacancy for a Printer Operator for a Flexographic Printer on a CI Press. This position is based in Westmead, Durban.

Experience required:

Minimum 2 year experience in operating a Flexographic Printing machine.

Responsibilities & Tasks

Examine job orders to determine details such as quantities to be printed, customer specifications, colors, and raw material

Check material for the corona treated side

Set up the machine as per the customer's specifications, anilox, job card, artwork

Complete and sign all sections on the printing sheet of the jobcard

Complete checklist on each shift of any downtime or breakdowns

Performing regular quality checks

Inspect and examine print for print clarity, color accuracy, conformance to specifications, and external defects.

Ensure proper ink coverage, alignment, and registration.

Reposition printing plates, adjust pressure rolls, or otherwise adjust machines to improve print quality, using knobs, handwheels, or hand tools.

Set and adjust speed, temperature, ink flow, and positions and pressure tolerances of equipment.

Operate equipment at optimum speed.

Clean and lubricate printing machines and components, using oil, solvents, brushes, rags, and hoses.

Ensure that the knife assigned to you is returned to the Shift Supervisors/ QC to lock up in the blade box at the end of your shift

Cleaning and housekeeping of the printing machine

Terms and Conditions:

Interested individuals should apply directly with a copy of their CV and relevant certificates or qualifications.

Should you not receive a response within 14 days of your application, kindly consider it as being unsuccessful.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The above overview is not intended to be all inclusive and shall include other related tasks as necessary

The Company reserves the right to shortlist applications in line with our Employment Equity Plan.

Job Type: Permanent

Education:

High School (matric) (Required)
Experience:

Printing Operator: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person