Print Operator

Description

We are currently seeking an experienced and skilled Print Operator to join our team. The candidate must be someone who has extensive knowledge in the printing industry and can provide the basics of printing set-up. We have around 20 different printers on various machines.

Requirements:

• 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

  • Needs to come forward with practical information for us to formulate procedures and manuals

• 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