MACHINE OPERATORS

Kabstrading Co; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Kabstrading Co in Durban seeks a production machine operator to set up and run flexographic and digital printers, ensuring specifications are met and output quality remains high.

You will perform routine inspections, sampling and QA checks, complete shift documentation, and report faults promptly to minimise waste and downtime. The role emphasises safety, SOP adherence, and proactive maintenance for sustained productivity.

Responsibilities

• Set up and prepare machines for production runs according to specifications.
• Operate flexographic and digital printing machinery in line with standard operating procedures.
• Ensure production targets are achieved while maintaining product quality standards.
• Conduct routine inspections, product sampling, and quality checks throughout production.
• Complete all production, shift, and traceability documentation accurately and timeously.
• Perform machine maintenance and tooling preparation as required.
• Inspect and review machine tooling to improve quality, productivity, and reduce waste.
• Identify and report equipment faults, production issues, and productForward cv to; [e-mail] defects.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and prepare machines for production runs according to specifications.
• Operate flexographic and digital printing machinery in line with standard operating procedures.
• Ensure production targets are achieved while maintaining product quality standards.
• Conduct routine inspections, product sampling, and quality checks throughout production.
• Complete all production, shift, and traceability documentation accurately and timeously.
• Perform machine maintenance and tooling preparation as required.
• Inspect and review machine tooling to improve quality, productivity, and reduce waste.
• Identify and report equipment faults, production issues, and productForward cv to; [e-mail] defects.