PAPER BAG MACHINE OPERATOR - Only apply if from the bag-making trade
Location: 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:
- 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 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.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Reliable and dependable.
- Self-motivated.
- Excellent oral and written communication in English.
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.
- Check level of side seam and bottom glues and top up as required.
- Perform basic lubrication of machine parts as per lubrication schedule.
- Unloading and loading of print cylinders.
- Ensure area around machine is swept at the end of the shift.
- Capture all machine data on the shopware system.
- Check product quality meets 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.
Application Instructions: Only if you meet the requirements and you are unable to submit your CV via Careers24, then you can email directly - .
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