Flexographic Printer Operator – (Onsite – Pietermaritzburg) at Datafin Recruitment

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 hr. shift system and works 4 days on 4 days off (days off according to shift pattern) working either 06h00 to 18h00 or 18h00 to 06h00. Any hours over 40 hrs., 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 are 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 all tasks allocated by the Supervisor/HOD to you are 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