Based South West out of Jhb. CBD - good for areas like Ormonde, Soweto, Roodepoort      

Job Purpose: To set-up and operate machines efficiently to accepted quality standards and productivity targets, as set by this leading packaging manufacturer.  Accountable for the setup, problem solving and fine-tuning to meet production standards.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Matric/Grade 12

• Bag Making Trade

• Working on an inline handle bag machine is an advantage.

• Previous experience in the operation of bag-making machines and printing machines.

• Mechanical aptitude with basic knowledge of mechanical machinery.

• Able-bodied and capable of physical work.

• Literate and numerate and to read write speak and follow directions in English.

• Capable of being trained to understand and interpret product quality standards and packing specifications.

• Capable of being trained in safety and committed to maintaining and conforming to healthy and safe work practices.

Key Competencies:

• Attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to work under pressure

• Proactive

• Reliable and dependable

• Self-motivated

• Excellent oral and written communication in English

• Capable of being trained to understand and interpret product quality standards and machine schedules

• Capable of being trained, conforming and maintaining health and safety regulation

Key responsibilities:

• Start-up and run machine to required specification speed

• Perform hourly quality checks and record checks in machine record book

• Change paper reel and join paper to web for reel change

• Wipe printing plates clean as required

• Check level of ink in duct and top up as required

• Checking and maintaining of viscosity

• Check level of side seam and bottom glues and top up as required

• Perform basic lubrication of machine parts as per lubrication schedule

• Assisting in forming boxes

• Unloading and loading of print cylinders

• Wash up demounted stereos

• Cleaning of print cylinders, if appropriate

• Ensure area around machine is swept at the end of the shift

• Wrapping of full pallets with cling wrap

• Wash up ink trays

• Labeling pallets

• Running machine to be handed over to the next shift

• Capture all machine data on the shopware system

• Check product quality meets specification.

• All minder functions including the following:

• Adjust controls to start, stop or tune machinery and equipment

• Fine tuning and troubleshooting on machines

• Ordering of raw material (ink, glue, paper etc.)

• Demounting and mounting of stereos

• Setting of print

• Weigh and record machine waste at the completion of the shift

• Pre-make-ready for the following job.

• Capture all operations data on the shopware system

• Complete new product full setup in the standard time

• Set-up and maintain machines, tools, equipment and work areas to ensure proper functioning and safe working conditions, so as to achieve maximum output and minimal waste

• Setting of photo cell or other control equipment on the machine.

• Execute in depth trouble shooting to optimize machine performance

• Inspect raw materials for defects and ensure conformance to specification

• Report any quality issues to the Shift Technician immediately

• Report any machine problems to the Shift Technician immediately

Other responsibilities:

• Clean machine as required and as per cleaning checklist

• Maintain Housekeeping standards in the machine area

• Assist in the operation of other machines as directed by supervision

• Work with packers and assist in packing as required

• Will work overtime, weekends and shifts as directed by supervisor

• Follow any reasonable instruction by superiors

Only if you meet the requirements and you are unable to submit your CV via Careers24, then you can email directly - bernadette@bmrecruit.co.za