Flexographic Print Operator

Flexo Print Operator

Industry: Packaging & Printing Manufacturing

A well-established and growing packaging and security printing company seeks an experienced Flexo Print Operator based in Mobeni to operate and ensure smooth running of printing and bag machines as well as uphold standard quality of products.

• Matric
• Print Machine Minder Certificate
• 3-5 years experience working on a Flexo Print machine
• Experience with Flat Bag and SO bag machines would be advantageous
• Experience running wide web machine
• Experience in water-based printing on paper advantageous

• Help with problem solving and have technical expertise on Bag and Printing machines
• Assist in designing print set-up procedures
• Come forward with practical information for us to formulate procedures and manuals
• 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
• Be able to handle quick changeovers