Printer Operators

Staff Unlimited Recruitment; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 150 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for qualified Printer Operators to join a manufacturing team in Gqeberha. The role requires operating and setting printing machines, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards, and maintaining high housekeeping standards. Candidates must have a Grade 12 qualification and experience in operating printing machines. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently are essential. This is a permanent position with shift and overtime requirements.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in operating a printing machine.
• Controlling operations or equipment or systems (IoT).
• Able and willing to work shifts and overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Operating and setting printing machines as per requirements.
• Complying with quality, safety and environmental procedures.
• Ensuring housekeeping is maintained to high standards.

Skills

Operating and setting printing machines

Good verbal & written English communication

Computer literacy (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Understanding ink viscosity and colour matching

Detail-oriented

Education

Grade 12

Qualification in Trade of Corrugated Board Printing

Job description

Printer Operators (Qualified) X2

Our client in the Manufacturing Industry is seeking 2x Qualified Printer Operators to join their team.

Job Location: Gqeberha

Job Type: Permanent

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operating and setting or printing machine as per the requirements
• To comply with all quality, safety and environmental procedures within the organisation and work within the parameters of the ISO system
• Work closely with team members to provide a safe work environment
• Examination and thorough assessment of the needs stipulated by each particular works orders
• Guarantee the end product fulfils those requirements of the customer
• Ensure that housekeeping within the department is of a high standard at all times
• Maintain and update in-house systems on a daily basis
• Be pro‑active and participative on improving machine availability via strict adherence to maintenance system

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• Qualification in Trade of Corrugated Board Printing and Finishing Machine Minding
• 2 years’ experience & knowledge in operating a printing machine
• Controlling operations or equipment or systems (IoT)
• Computer literacy MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint or (in-house systems)
• Good verbal & written English communication and interpersonal skills essential
• Understanding ink viscosity and colour matching
• Must be:
  • Able and willing to work shifts & overtime when required
  • Proactive, responsible & reliable
  • Able to work independently
  • Detail‑oriented

Should you wish to be considered for this opportunity, please apply directly to the advertisement. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks of application; kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.