Flexo Machine Minder - Umhlanga

SplashOut has an exciting opportunity available for a Flexo Machine Minder to be based in Umhlanga, Durban. The successful incumbent will ensure smooth running of the printing machinery, effective machine functioning, complete maintenance in the form of housekeeping of the asset and assisting with mechanical repair. Verify quality of prints as per customers' sign off. Ensure effective reporting of downtime to your direct line manager. Time management on all jobs completed.

• A minimum of 5 years working experience as a Flexo Machine Minder.
• A minimum of 5 years print production experience.
• Knowledge of Slitting and Rewinding.
• Knowledge of Roll Label printing.

• Verify all jobs process are as per customers' requirement/signoff.
• Maintain your machinery and ensure weekly housekeeping is completed.
• Report on all downtime and breakages.
• Conduct quality control on all jobs printed.
• Ensuring production deadlines are met to ensure that timelines are met.
• Alerting the factory manager/Operations Manager of equipment and stock items to be purchased as and when the need arises.
• Provide various other duties with regards to the production/printing department as and when required.
• Responsible for the printing process on a Flexo narrow web press to specifications and standards of quality, throughput, and efficiency.
• Assuring maximum production volume in accordance with machine specifications.
• KPI target 100% Material and Labour Conversions and a cost-effective approach to all print work.
• Preventative maintenance on the machine.
• Quality driven and attention to detail.
• Conduct weekly stock counts over the Factory stock items as directed by the Factory Manager/Operations Manager.
• Conduct the destruction of obsolete publications as approved by the Operations Manager.
• Limit high levels of wastage.
• Ensure machine is secure at the end of a shift.
• Regular testing and maintenance of the machines.
• Accurate counting of print runs and raw materials as well as accurate packing of routes.
• Accurate reconciliations and completions of necessary production schedules.
• Willing to offer growth and development to existing and new team members. MUST be willing to train team members without prejudice.

• Respect reporting lines and all colleagues.
• Record all time and attendance as per the Bio-time system.
• Use safety wear as directed and take care of the safety wear. Lock up safety wear when not in use.
• Treat machines and raw materials with care.

• Comply with company policies and procedures (dress code/uniforms/safety wear, smoke breaks, confidentiality, operational processes etc.).
• Compliance with health and safety standards implemented at the Factory.
• Be cognizant of fire hazards. Report risks to the Factory Manager.

• Must be result driven.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Must have a strong sense of accountability.
• Must be innovative, pro-active, and a strategic thinker.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.

Please note that only team members who meet the stipulated minimum requirements will be considered.

Please be advised that should you not be contacted within 30 days, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful.