Process Technician

PROCESS TECHNICIAN (FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING)

Location: Gauteng

Industry: High‑Volume Manufacturing / Flexographic Printing

Employment Type: Permanent

Positions Available: Two

Urgency: Immediate

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.

• 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

• 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

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