{"id":28487,"date":"2026-01-13T18:00:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T18:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/printing-operator-flexographic-itb\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T15:04:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T15:04:40","slug":"printing-operator-flexographic-itb","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=28487","title":{"rendered":"Printing Operator (Flexographic) &#8211; ITB"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Job Description\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tITB Flexible Packaging Solutions (ITB) is a flexible plastic packaging manufacturer and part of the Novus Holdings Group. ITB produces an array packaging for the FMCG and food markets. Its products include retail bags, security bags, FFS food packaging, heavy duty sacks and carrier bags which are distributed across South Africa and abroad.<\/p>\n<p>Key Duties and Responsibilities\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tResponsible for pre-make ready such as requesting of job card, ordering inks and substrates.<br \/>\n\tResponsible 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 inks are properly loaded with inks as per the job cards.<br \/>\n\tResponsible for loading of sleeves in the sequence specified by the job card while ensuring that ink batch numbers are recorded.<br \/>\n\tResponsible for setting up of print stations.<br \/>\n\tResponsible 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, side register movement.<br \/>\n\tResponsible for all quality check on every roll before loading it onto the machine.<br \/>\n\tResponsible for all quality check on every roll after printing and adjust all non-conformances.<br \/>\n\tResponsible for weighing of all completed rolls and recording weight and length (in metres) produced onto the printing capturing station.<br \/>\n\tResponsible for washing the print units and pump out all the inks into the original containers on completion of the order.<\/p>\n<p>Educational Requirements\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tMatric (Grade 12) or equivalent with computer knowledge with a fair knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 Quality standard.<br \/>\n\tTrade tested Flexographic qualification will be an added advantage.<\/p>\n<p>Experience Requirements\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tMust have at least 4 years\u2019 experience as a print operator.<\/p>\n<p>Skills and Competencies\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tAbility to set up and operate 8 -10 colour gear and or gearless press within acceptable period (knowledge of W&amp;H Miraflex will be an added advantage)<br \/>\n\tMust have very good knowledge of Flexography printing process.<br \/>\n\tStrong knowledge of viscosity, colour matching and ability to mount own job.<br \/>\n\tKnowledge of different types of cushion mount tapes<br \/>\n\tKnowledge of measuring colour on colour Xrite.<br \/>\n\tKnowledge of anilox roller and selection for the job.<br \/>\n\tAbility to choose mounting tapes to use on certain colours.<br \/>\n\tAbility to read, write and communicate in English.<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.novus.holdings ) or<\/p>\n<p>novusholdings.erecruit.co<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/novusholdings.erecruit.co","_company_name":"Novus Holdings Ltd","_company_website":"http:\/\/www.novus.holdings","_company_tagline":"Novus Holdings is one of the largest commercial printing and manufacturing operations in South Africa. 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