Print Operator/Print Specialist

Tower Group South Africa (PTY) Ltd

  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
Our client, a leader in the packaging industry is seeking a Print Operator/Print Specialist to join their team based in Durban.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  • Garde 12
  • Minimum 5 years Extensive knowledge in the printing industry that will give the basics on printing set-up
  • Flexo experience – very important
MAIN JOB FUNCTIONS
  • Help with problem solving and have technical expertise on:
  • bag machines (that have printers on them) – Flat Bag and SO Bag machines
Printing machines
  • Assist in designing print set-up procedures
  • Candidate needs to come forward with practical information for us to formulate procedures and mannuals.
Candidate needs to be able to identify and have knowledge on the following:
  • Set up and run printing machines
  • Plate mounting
  • Changing of reels
  • Colour matching
  • Tension control (of the paper)
  • Print/ink Sequences
  • Anilox choices (depending on ink coverage, image, paper etc)
  • General Problem solving revolving around printing, inks etc
  • Assist in knowledge transfer
  • Must have experience on running wide web
  • Be able to handle quick changeovers
  • Experience in water-based printing on paper advantageous

Tower Group South Africa (PTY) Ltd