Manual Printing Machine Operator
Manufacturing Jobs
- Parrogate Zimbabwe (PVT) Ltd
- Expires 31 May 2025
- Harare
- Full Time
Job Description
The position has arisen in one of our Business Units that specializes in printing of Poly-woven bags. The incumbent will be responsible for operation of the manual Flexographic printing machine and ensuring the printed bags meet the expected standard.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Set up and operate flexographic printing presses.
• Installing anilox rollers, plates, inks, and dies into the press and making necessary adjustments to maintain quality
• Making adjustments to the press settings to optimize the printing process and achieve desired results
• Manually feeding bags in the printer
• Set up and operate flexographic printing presses.
• Monitor print quality and make adjustments as needed.
• Regularly inspecting the printed material to ensure it meets quality standards and customer specifications
• Identifying and resolving issues such as color inconsistencies, registration problems, and other printing defects
• Identifying and resolving printing problems, including adjusting pressure rolls, plate positions, and ink flow
• Manage ink and materials inventory for the press.
• Performing routine regular maintenance, such as cleaning, lubricating etc
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to optimize output.
• Follow all safety and operational procedures.
• Ensuring the working area is kept clean all the time
Qualifications and Experience
• Relevant Certificate or equivalent.
• At least 3 years’ proven and traceable experience working with similar printers.
• Knowledge of roll to roll flexographic machines an added advantage
• Strong understanding of color theory and print quality standards.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
How to Apply
Qualified and interested candidate must send their detailed CV with traceable references to vacancieshr81@gmail.com on or before 31 May 2025.
