Assistant: Production

South African Bank Note Company; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in South Africa is seeking a production assistant. The role involves supporting daily production tasks, operating various machines, and ensuring quality monitoring. Candidates should have at least a Grade 12, N3 Engineering or TT3, alongside desirable experience in the printing or manufacturing industry. This position aims to enhance operational efficiency and supports a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in the printing/manufacturing industry is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Accept and inspect products and raw materials.
• Ensure sufficient consumables for the production shift.
• Operate the feeder and troubleshoot related problems.
• Monitor ink levels and perform maintenance tasks.
• Operate cutting machine and assist with changeover.
• Report deviations following company procedures.
• Assist with daily product balancing.
• Adhere to standard operating procedures and safety practices.

Skills

Numeracy and literacy skills

Communication skills (verbal and written)

Good listening skills

Education

Grade 12

N3 Engineering or TT3

Job description

Purpose

To provide assistance to the department with daily production tasks.

Key Responsibilities (not limited to)

• Accept and inspect product, raw materials from the storage areas and transport these to the applicable production section.
• Ensure that there are sufficient consumables such as platforms and boxes for the production shift.
• Operate the feeder to ensure good quality paper feed into the machine, troubleshoot and resolve feeder‑related problems.
• Monitor ink levels, replenish as and when required, perform autonomous maintenance tasks.
• Operate cutting machine for boards, assist with the changeover, make ready, cleaning and stripping of machine.
• Report any deviations in accordance with the company procedures.
• Assist with balancing of product daily.
• Adhere to standard operating procedures, work instructions and housekeeping standards.
• Ensure that safe work practices are adhered to, identify, address and elevate hazards and risks in the workplace.
• Perform ad hoc duties as requested.

The Preferred Candidate is likely to have

• Grade 12
• N3 Engineering or TT3
• 1–2 years’ experience in the printing/manufacturing industry (added advantage).

Knowledge and Skills

• Numeracy and literacy skills
• Communication skills (verbal and written)
• Good listening skills

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