Flexographic Printer Operator – (Onsite – Pietermaritzburg)

DataFin Recruitment; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident fund contributions after 6 months

Job summary

DataFin Recruitment is looking for a qualified Flexographic Printer Operator in KwaZulu-Natal. The role involves operating a CI Press with a 40-hour shift model and ensuring high-quality print standards. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years' experience and expertise in high-speed flexographic printing.

This position offers a range of benefits, including provident fund contributions after 6 months of employment. Ideal candidates must possess strong leadership skills and attention to detail, along with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience operating high-speed CI flexographic printing presses.
• Experience with Uteco, Bobst, Comexi, W&H flexo machines.
• Good knowledge of flexible packaging substrates.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate the flexographic printing machine.
• Ensure print quality meets standards.
• Log machine events accurately.

Skills

Flexographic printing operation

Quality control

Leadership skills

Numeracy

Communication in English

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Education

Matric

Flexographic qualification with RPL

Tools

CI flexographic printing presses

Job description

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‑hour shift system and works 4 days on 4 days off (days off according to shift pattern) working either 06:00 to 18:00 or 18:00 to 06:00. Any hours over 40 hours 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 a 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 the tasks allocated by the Supervisor/HOD to you 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