Trade Tested Flexographic Printer Operator
Company
Packaging World
Location
Durban
Posted
15 days ago
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Job Description
PACKAGING WORLD manufactures printed and laminated flexible packaging in reels and bags for SA's leading FMCG food brands. Our BRC A grade accredited plant is based in Westmead Pinetown.
We’re looking for a Trade-Qualified Flexographic Printer to join our team. Our operation runs across three shifts, Monday to Saturday (4 x 12-hour shifts of which 2 shifts are day and 2 night).
Experience required:
Minimum 2 year experience in operating a Flexographic Printing machine.
Responsibilities & Tasks
• Operate advanced print technology to deliver client orders on time and to high-quality standards.
• Maintain and troubleshoot machinery with a strong focus on safety and efficiency.
• 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.
Terms and Conditions:
Interested individuals should apply directly with a copy of their CV and relevant certificates or qualifications to [email protected]
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
We’re looking for a Trade-Qualified Flexographic Printer to join our team. Our operation runs across three shifts, Monday to Saturday (4 x 12-hour shifts of which 2 shifts are day and 2 night).
Experience required:
Minimum 2 year experience in operating a Flexographic Printing machine.
Responsibilities & Tasks
• Operate advanced print technology to deliver client orders on time and to high-quality standards.
• Maintain and troubleshoot machinery with a strong focus on safety and efficiency.
• 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.
Terms and Conditions:
Interested individuals should apply directly with a copy of their CV and relevant certificates or qualifications to [email protected]
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
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