Heidelberg Cylinder Operator

Greys Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 167,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Greys Recruitment is seeking a Heidelberg Cylinder Operator to produce high-quality printed products in line with production schedules, quality standards, and safety rules. The role focuses on minimizing waste and downtime while maintaining excellent workmanship.

Requirements include Grade 12 and 3–5 years of press experience, with advantageous training in Printing Technology. Knowledge of ink mixing and colour matching is desirable, with strong teamwork and detail orientation to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience operating Heidelberg Cylinder presses.
• Experience in commercial/packaging or lithographic printing.
• Ability to read job cards and job specifications.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Heidelberg Cylinder printing machines.
• Read and interpret job cards and production orders.
• Prepare machine for production: install plates, adjust rollers, set ink levels.
• Monitor print quality for colour consistency and registration.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and cleaning.
• Troubleshoot minor mechanical and printing issues to reduce downtime.
• Maintain production records and report machine faults.
• Adhere to health, safety, and housekeeping standards.
• Collaborate with quality control and finishing departments to meet specs.
• Minimise material waste and help meet production deadlines.

Skills

Heidelberg press

Print production

Quality control

Maintenance

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Detail orientation

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Printing technology training

Tools

Heidelberg Cylinder

Job description

We are currently looking for a Heidelberg Cylinder Operator to produce high-quality printed products according to production schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements while minimizing waste and machine downtime.

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Certificate or training in Printing Technology is advantageous.
• Minimum 3–5 years' experience operating a Heidelberg Cylinder printing press.
• Experience in commercial, packaging, or lithographic printing.
• Preparing machinery for daily use
• Cutting of all work.
• Inspecting machinery for safety issues
• Perform routine maintenance
• Set up machine as per required work ticket on an hourly basis
• Complete run as per work ticket
• General admin
• Strong understanding of print production processes.
• Knowledge of ink mixing, colour matching, and print registration.
• Ability to read and interpret production specifications.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Good understanding of quality control procedures.
• Ability to perform routine machine maintenance.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate Heidelberg Cylinder printing machines.
• Read and interpret job cards, production orders, and print specifications.
• Prepare the machine for production by installing plates, adjusting rollers, and setting ink levels.
• Monitor print quality throughout production to ensure colour consistency, registration, and overall print accuracy.
• Perform routine machine adjustments to maintain optimal performance.
• Conduct basic preventative maintenance and daily machine cleaning.
• Troubleshoot minor mechanical and printing issues to reduce downtime.
• Ensure production targets and deadlines are achieved.
• Minimise material waste through efficient machine operation.
• Maintain accurate production records and report machine faults.
• Adhere to health, safety, and housekeeping (5S) standards.
• Work closely with quality control and finishing departments to ensure customer specifications are met.