Heidelberg GTP Platen Operator at Biodelta Nutraceuticals & Tea

About the job

Biodelta Nutraceuticals Situated in Epping Cape Town is hiring an experienced Print Operator that Specializes in operating the Heidelberg GTP Platen Foiling Machine.

• The candidate must be able to operate the Machine independently
• Responsible for the setup of the printing process by preparing the machine for the next job ensuring that ink trays and pumps are clean, and that ink trays and pumps are properly loaded with inks as per the job cards.
• Responsible for loading cardboard in the sequence specified by the job card.
• Responsible for setting up of print stations
• Responsible for ongoing quality control by continuously conducting visual checks on printed substrate during production for the following specifics: registration, print position, misprint, dirty print, filling in, inter colour offsetting, filling in, intercolour offsetting, side register movement.
• Responsible for washing the print units and pump out all the inks into the original tints on completion of the order.

Educational Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Trade tested Litho qualification will be an added advantage.

Experience Requirements

• Must have at least 2 - 4 years’ experience as a print operator.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to set up and operate the Heidelberg GTP Platen Foiling Machine
• Must have very good knowledge of the printing process.
• Knowledge of carton and label packaging print jobs
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Attention to detail
• Must be a team player
• Own transport is necessary

Position is available immediately (URGENT HIRE)