Reporting to: Factory Manager/Shift Supervisor
Job Purpose:
To set-up and operate complex machines efficiently to accepted quality standards and productivity targets, as set by the company. Accountable for safe operation and running of the machine to meet production standards. This job description is generic to all machines even though the different machines may have different components.
Key responsibilities:
Safety and housekeeping.
Product knowledge, must have a good understanding of flexographic printing on paper packaging products
Running and fine tuning of machine without help from supervisor / line manager.
Troubleshooting in the event that machine/ ink / paper/ job gives trouble.
Setting up job within costed time frame.
Ensuring that waste vs actual waste target is met at all times.
Machine maintained in a good working condition.
Machine kept clean at all times.
Pre-make ready is done timeously.
Making sure the operator takes care of the assistants in terms of safety and good manufacturing practices.
Ensure that quality procedures are met according to the company's standard.
Ensure that BRC policy is followed according to the company's standard’s.
Ensure that safety policy is followed according to company's standards.
In the event of a breakdown the operator must contact the line supervisor / HOD/ technician or maintenance
Operator is responsible to ensure that the colour of each job is checked prior to going to machine.
Ensure jobs bags are inspected prior to job going to machine.
Making sure the plates are checked before it goes to the machine.
Ensure that the proper paper is being used prior to going to the machine.
Proper line clearance is done after each job.
Ensure that proper traceability is always followed.
Ensure that Shopware procedures are followed according to the company's standards
Ensure that first off samples are done prior to the job being run.
Ensure that good discipline is maintained at all times.
Lubrication and general maintenance
Complying to health and safety procedures and behaviour-based safety
A team player, hardworking and have a high regard for safety and quality
A tidy and detail orientated person
The discipline to implement and follow systems and procedures
Capable of working with the operations team and being their reminder, conscience and driver to get the necessary administration tasks done effectively and completely.