Digital Printer

Novus Holdings Limited; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Novus Print: Montague Gardens in Cape Town seeks two experienced Digital Printers on four-month fixed-term contracts to operate Canon colour digital presses and the Canon ColorStream. You will ensure production targets and quality standards are met, monitor colour and substrate handling, and perform routine maintenance.

Applicants should have Matric, and 3+ years’ experience with high-volume digital presses; Artisan in Prepress or Press is advantageous. Role is on-site in Cape Town.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent.
• 3+ years recent experience with high-volume digital presses.
• Practical experience on Canon presses and color/registration control.

Responsibilities

• Operate Canon colour digital presses and/or Canon ColorStream web press.
• Produce work to job specs, targets and quality standards.
• Monitor colour, registration, image quality and substrate handling.
• Perform basic fault-finding and routine preventative maintenance.
• Monitor stock levels and arrange consumables.
• Maintain health, safety and housekeeping in production.

Skills

Digital printing

Canon presses

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Artisan in Prepress or Press

Tools

Canon colour digital presses

Canon Titan black-and-white presses

Canon ColorStream web press

Job description

Job category: Other: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

Novus Print: Montague Gardens is seeking to appoint two experienced Digital Printers on four-month fixed-term contracts. The successful candidates will operate Canon colour digital presses, Canon Titan black-and-white digital presses and the Canon ColorStream digital web press.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Operate Canon colour digital presses, Canon Titan black-and-white digital presses and/or the Canon ColorStream digital web press


• Produce work to job specifications, production targets and quality standards


• Monitor colour, registration, image quality and substrate handling


• Perform basic fault-finding and routine preventative maintenance


• Monitor stock levels and arrange toner, ink, paper and other consumables


• Maintain health, safety and housekeeping standards in the production environment

REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent


• A qualified Artisan in Prepress or Press will be advantageous with relevant training and experience


• Minimum 3 years recent experience operating high volume digital production printing presses


• Practical operating experience on Canon colour digital presses, Canon Titan black-and-white digital presses and/or a Canon ColorStream digital web press


• Experience in press setup, colour control, registration, quality inspection