Flexographic/Bag Machine Operator

Novus Holdings Limited; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Novus Print: Paarden Eiland is seeking to permanently appoint an experienced and skilled Flexographic/Bag Machine Operator within the Operations department to operate the Nova Flexo Machine. The successful incumbent will report to the Duty Manager.

Responsibilities include setting up and operating the Nova Flexo machine, preparing substrates and inks, maintaining registration and colour consistency, monitoring production, performing quality checks, and ensuring safe housekeeping.

Qualifications

• Matric/Equivalent is required.
• 3–5 years experience operating a flexographic printing or bag-making machine.
• Experience in flexible packaging or printing environments is advantageous.
• Knowledge of print registration, inks, substrates and colour consistency.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate the Nova Flexo machine per job specs.
• Prepare substrates, inks and print components for production.
• Maintain print registration, position, tension and colour consistency.
• Monitor production and perform regular quality checks.
• Identify and correct machine-related defects and adjust as needed.
• Record production data and maintain a clean, safe work area.

Skills

Flexographic printing

Bag making

Machine operation

Quality control

Documentation

Safety compliance

Maintenance

Problem solving

Education

Matric/Equivalent

Tools

Nova Flexo machine

Job description

Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

Novus Print: Paarden Eiland is seeking to permanently appoint an experienced and skilled Flexographic/Bag Machine Operator within the Operations department to operate the Nova Flexo Machine The successful incumbent will report to the Duty Manager.

• Set up and operate the Nova Flexographic printing/bag-making machine according to job specifications.
• Prepare the machine for production, including loading substrates, inks and print components.
• Set and maintain print registration, print position, tension and colour consistency.
• Monitor the printing and bag-making process throughout production.
• Conduct regular quality checks to ensure bags meet the required specifications.
• Identify and correct print and machine-related defects.
• Make machine adjustments to maintain optimal production and minimise waste.
• Monitor ink levels, viscosity and colour during production.
• Assist with plate/stereo changes, reel changes and job changeovers.
• Ensure correct job specifications and materials are used.
• Complete production and quality-control documentation accurately.
• Perform basic machine cleaning and routine maintenance.
• Identify machine faults and report technical problems to the relevant supervisor or maintenance team.
• Maintain good housekeeping and ensure the work area is clean and safe.
• Follow all company SOPs, health and safety requirements and quality standards.
• Achieve daily production, efficiency and waste targets.

• Matric/Equivalent
• Minimum of 3—5 Years experience operating a flexographic printing or bag making machine
• Experience in a flexible packaging, paper bag or printing environment will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of flexographic printing processes, inks, substrates and print registration
• Previous experience operating a Nova Flexo machine would be highly advantageous.