Process Technician

Chainlink Recruitment; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Chainlink Recruitment is seeking two Process Technicians with strong Flexographic printing experience for a high‑volume serviette production environment in Gauteng. The roles emphasise process development, standardisation and continuous improvement rather than routine machine operation.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will contribute to consistent quality, stable processes and waste reduction while collaborating with Quality, Maintenance and technical teams to uphold operational

Qualifications

• Proven Flexographic (Flexo) printing experience.
• Strong understanding of flexo principles, color control and print process fundamentals.
• Ability to develop SOPs and assess operator competence.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving ability.
• Sound mechanical aptitude; able to work with maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and maintain operating centrelines for Flexo printing and converting processes.
• Optimize print quality, colour registration, ink performance, and efficiency.
• Monitor process capability and identify improvement and waste‑reduction opportunities.
• Provide technical support on inks, plates, anilox rollers, substrates, and drying systems.
• Support colour consistency, registration accuracy and print quality across substrates.
• Lead complex machine setups, changeovers, and troubleshooting.

Skills

Flexographic printing

Process improvement

SOP development

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Trade Qualification in Printing/Graphic Arts

Industrial Printing experience

Job description

PROCESS TECHNICIAN (FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING)

Location: Gauteng

Industry: High‑Volume Manufacturing / Flexographic Printing

Employment Type: Permanent

Positions Available: Two

Urgency: Immediate

Introduction

An established manufacturing organisation is seeking two experienced Process Technicians with strong Flexographic (Flexo) printing expertise. These roles focus on process development, standardisation, capability building, and technical optimisation — not routine machine operation.

Reporting to the Production Manager, the successful candidates will play a critical role in ensuring consistent quality, stable processes, waste reduction, and operational excellence within a high‑volume serviette manufacturing environment.

Key Performance Areas

• Machine Centrelines — Develop, document, and maintain operating centrelines for Flexo printing and converting processes

• Process Optimisation — Optimise parameters for print quality, colour registration, ink performance, and efficiency

• Continuous Improvement — Monitor process capability and identify improvement and waste‑reduction opportunities

• Technical Support — Provide technical support on inks, plates, anilox rollers, substrates, and drying systems

• Print Quality — Support colour consistency, registration accuracy, and print quality across substrates

• Troubleshooting — Resolve complex issues such as colour variation, ink build‑up, plate wear, web instability, and print defects

• Machine Setups — Equip teams for routine setups; lead complex setups, changeovers, and troubleshooting

• Root‑Cause Analysis — Conduct structured RCA for recurring quality or downtime issues

• SOP Development — Develop, review, and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and technical standards

• Process Control — Ensure processes are standardised, controlled, and compliant with quality and safety requirements

• Audit Support — Support internal/external audits through documentation and adherence to centrelines

• Training & Coaching — Train operators and technicians on machine operation, process control, quality standards, and troubleshooting

• Competency Assessment — Assess and verify operator competence

• Cross‑Functional Collaboration — Work with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and technical teams to resolve issues

• Downstream Support — Support embossing, folding, cutting, and packaging processes

• Technical Input — Provide input into CI initiatives, new product introductions, and equipment upgrades

Qualifications & Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12)

• Trade Qualification — Printing, Graphic Arts, Flexographic Printing, or Industrial Printing

• Proven Flexographic (Flexo) printing experience

• Process Technician Experience — Experience as a Process Technician, Senior Printer, or Technical Specialist

• Strong understanding of:

  • Flexo Principles — Colour control, print process fundamentals

  • Anilox & Ink Systems

  • Substrates & Drying

  • Machine centrelines and process standardisation

• SOP Development — Ability to develop SOPs and assess operator competence

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving ability

• Sound mechanical aptitude; able to work with maintenance teams

• Basic computer literacy (documentation, reporting, production systems)

• Ability to work in a high‑volume, shift‑based manufacturing environment

• Strong communication, organisational, and coaching skills

Role Importance

This role is essential for maintaining smooth, stable, high‑quality production within a specialised serviette manufacturing line, ensuring consistent output and reduced waste.