Flexographic Printer Operator at Novus Holdings Ltd

Introduction

• Novus Print: Montague Gardens is seeking an experienced Flexographic Printer Operator to join our Production team. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up, operating, monitoring, and maintaining flexographic printing presses to produce high-quality printed products in accordance with customer specifications, quality standards, and production schedules and report the Press Shift Leader.

Job description

• Set up and operate flexographic printing presses in accordance with production schedules and workinstructions.
• Ensure accurate registration, colour matching, print quality, and adherence to customer specifications.
• Monitor machine performance throughout production runs and make necessary adjustments to optimise quality and productivity.
• Perform machine make-ready, including plate mounting, anilox selection, ink preparation, substrate loading, and changeovers.
• Minimise material waste through effective machine setup and continuous process monitoring.
• Carry out routine quality inspections and complete all quality documentation.
• Perform first-line maintenance, cleaning, lubrication, and routine machine inspections.
• Identify and resolve printing and equipment-related faults to minimise downtime.
• Ensure production targets, efficiency, waste, and downtime objectives are achieved.
• Comply with all Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality Management System requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity and reduce waste.

Minimum requirements

• Matric/Equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years' experience operating flexographic printing presses in a manufacturing or packaging environment.
• Sound knowledge of the complete flexographic print production process.
• Experience with water-based, solvent-based, or UV inks will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of print registration, colour management, ink viscosity, anilox rolls, doctor blade systems, and print quality standards.
• Experience in embossing, foiling, silk-screening, lamination, or die-cutting will be advantageous.

Deadline:24th July,2026