Flexographic Plate Mounter - Printing & Packaging

Prostaff Holdings; Cape Town; Hybride; ZAR 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Prostaff Holdings in Cape Town, Western Cape, is seeking a hands-on operator to mount flexographic printing plates on cylinders or sleeves for production runs. You will ensure proper plate positioning and alignment, verify artwork and tickets, and collaborate with Pre-Press, Press and Quality teams to minimize waste and downtime.

The role requires experience with 6+ color printing, the ability to work 3 eight-hour shifts (overtime and weekends as needed), and the capacity to work in a noisy

Qualifications

• Experience with flexographic printing essential.
• Experience mounting plates, cylinders and sleeves.
• Experience handling printing plates and related equipment.
• Ability to work 3 eight-hour shifts plus overtime and weekends.
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift equipment safely.
• Good visual acuity and ability to work in a noisy, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Adherence to GMP and HACCP procedures daily.

Responsabilités

• Mount flexographic printing plates onto cylinders or sleeves according to production specs.
• Ensure mounted plates meet quality standards and support efficient press operations.
• Verify artwork, job tickets and printing requirements prior to mounting.
• Ensure accurate plate positioning, registration and alignment.
• Inspect plates for damage or wear before use.
• Prepare cylinders, sleeves and mounting materials for production.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of mounting equipment.
• Report damaged equipment or quality concerns to supervisor.
• Collaborate with Pre-Press, Printing Press and Quality departments to meet production requirements.
• Adhere to production schedules and prioritise jobs to meet deadlines.
• Maintain accurate records of mounted jobs and production activities.
• Follow all health, safety and environmental procedures; GMPs and HACCP practiced daily.

Connaissances

Flexographic printing

Mounting systems

Six-color printing

Shift work

Physical endurance

Visual acuity

Manufacturing environment

Description du poste

Prostaff Holdings in Cape Town, Western Cape, is seeking a hands-on operator to mount flexographic printing plates on cylinders or sleeves for production runs. You will ensure proper plate positioning and alignment, verify artwork and tickets, and collaborate with Pre-Press, Press and Quality teams to minimize waste and downtime.

The role requires experience with 6+ color printing, the ability to work 3 eight-hour shifts (overtime and weekends as needed), and the capacity to work in a noisy