CMT Operator
- Sandton, Johannesburg
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Material Fabrication: Process printed materials by accurately cutting, stitching, trimming, and assembling components such as banners, gazebos, and display structures.
- Machine & Tool Operation: Operate sewing machines, cutting tables, heat presses, and other relevant equipment safely and efficiently.
- Quality Control: Examine finished products for alignment, stitching quality, backings, edge finishing, and overall durability. Perform corrections or adjustments as needed.
- Inventory & Material Handling: Maintain an organised workspace monitor material inventory (fabrics, thread, trims, hardware), notify supervisors of low stock, and assist with material prep for printing.
- Equipment Maintenance: Perform daily cleaning, lubrication, and minor maintenance on machines to keep them in safe, working order.
- Collaborate with Print & Design Teams: Work closely with print operators and designers to understand specifications and ensure finished output matches design intentions.
- Packaging & Preparation: Fold, package, label, and prepare finished items for delivery or installation, ensuring items are stored or handed off correctly.
- Health & Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols especially when using cutting tools, heat equipment, or handling heavy rolls of material.
- Record-Keeping & Reporting: Log production quantities, material usage, and machine issues in daily logs or software systems for tracking purposes.
- Support Installation Prep: Assist in organising and preparing items for on-site installation or delivery, including loading/unloading as required.
- Matric
- Relevant technical or vocational training in textiles or production will be an added bonus
- Proven experience in fabric or signage production environments, ideally involving cutting, stitching, and assembly.
- Strong proficiency in using sewing machines and cutting tools manual and electric.
- Keen attention to detail, excellent eye for clean stitching, accurate cuts, and overall craftsmanship.
- Good hand-eye coordination and physical ability to manage materials (often bulky or heavy).
- Basic understanding of print materials, adhesives, and fabric properties.
- Familiarity with production workflows and safe machine operation.
- Ability to work well in a team, but also take initiative when working independently.
- Strong organizational skills and time management to meet production deadlines.
- Previous experience in signage, banner, textile, or display fabrication (beneficial).
- Understanding of quality standards in promotional materials like waterproofing, weather resistance, and UV-safe stitching practices (beneficial).
- Hands-on, detail-oriented, and methodical.
- Patient and quality-driven committed to neat, durable finishes.
- Responsible, punctual, and able to work under pressure.
- Safety-conscious and aware of ergonomics.
- Adaptable and open to learning new techniques or processes.
- We may contact you when suitable opportunities arise.
- The information you have provided to us is true, correct and up to date.