SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
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
