Plate & Screen Maker Operator

LEBONE PAARL LABELS; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Lebone Paarl Labels in Paarl is seeking a skilled Plate & Screen Maker Operator to prepare and produce quality printing plates and screens in line with job specifications and production requirements.

You will follow production plans to make Flexo plates and screens, perform quality inspections, complete checklists, maintain stock, minimize plate waste, and service processors and related equipment, while planning schedules to meet production goals; on-call shifts may apply.

Qualifications

• Flexographic printing experience.
• Knowledge of pre-press processes is beneficial.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Follow production plan to make Flexo plates and screens.
• Quality inspection of plates and screens.
• Complete relevant checklists to ensure quality standards.
• Maintain stock levels of plates, chemicals, and screens.
• Minimize plate waste by using common plates where possible.
• Conduct maintenance on processors and related equipment.
• Plan work schedules to meet production goals.

Skills

Flexographic printing experience

Following instructions and procedures

Automated computer to plate

Job description

Lebone Paarl Labels, based in Paarl, is seeking a skilled Plate & Screen Maker Operator to join our team. The successful candidate will prepare and produce quality printing plates and screens in line with job specifications and production requirements.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Follow production plan to make Flexo plates and screens.
• Quality inspection of plates and screens.
• Complete relevant checklists to ensure that the jobs conform to required quality standards.
• Ensure that stock levels of plates, chemicals, screens etc., are maintained
• Minimizing plate waste - use of common plates where possible.
• Conduct maintenance on relevant equipment, i.e. Processor, CTP and other equipment.
• Plan work schedules to meet production goals.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Flexographic printing experience
• Following instructions and procedures
• Highly automated computer to Plate environment

REQUIREMENTS

• Plate and Screen making Experience
• 3 - 5 years’ experience in the pre-press environment
• 3 – 5 years general experience in Flexo and Digital environment
• Must be available for scheduled on-call/standby shifts on rotating basis.