Lithography & Coating Machine Operator

Freedom Stationary (Pty) Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Stationary (Pty) Ltd in Durban seeks a Machine Operator to manage coating and printing tasks as per job cards. Responsibilities include loading boards, feeding the machine, coating, drying, and finishing steps while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities cover equipment startup, material handling, task recording, and timely reporting of issues to the supervisor. A focus on accuracy and adherence to ISO/SABS quality guidelines is essential.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications specified in the ad.

Responsibilities

• Load boards onto pallets and feed the machine using the feeder head.
• Switch on main run switches; set compressor and machine parameters per job specs.
• Operate coating sequence: activate mail coating unit and dryer IR lamp; pass boards through coating units.
• Transfer coated boards to the dryer unit for IR drying of the coating.
• Direct spray powder to prevent sticking; ensure pallets are dry and mold-free.
• Record downtime, waste and production data; complete production sheets and checklists.
• Report any machine malfunctions to the supervisor/foreman; follow ISO/SABS quality procedures.
• Arrive 15 minutes before shift, hand over to the next operator and monitor targets.

Job description

Freedom Stationary (Pty) Ltd in Durban seeks a Machine Operator to manage coating and printing tasks as per job cards. Responsibilities include loading boards, feeding the machine, coating, drying, and finishing steps while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities cover equipment startup, material handling, task recording, and timely reporting of issues to the supervisor. A focus on accuracy and adherence to ISO/SABS quality guidelines is essential.