Senior Flatbed Die-Cutting and Hot Foiling Machine Operator

SUMMARY:
Ballito. An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Flatbed Die-Cutting and Hot Foiling Machine Operator to join a leading packaging and printing. We are seeking a skilled operator with at least 7 years' experience operating automatic flatbed die-cutting machinery within a commercial printing, folding-carton or packaging environment. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for machine setup, production quality, output targets and operator-level maintenance while ensuring safe, efficient operations.

POSITION INFO:

• Set up and operate automatic flatbed die-cutting and hot-foil stamping machinery independently
• Complete efficient make-readies, including die installation, stripping, registration and tooling setup
• Set up and run hot-foil stamping jobs to required quality standards
• Achieve production, waste, quality and output targets
• Monitor production runs and resolve machine, registration and quality issues
• Conduct quality inspections and minimise downtime and material waste
• Complete production records accurately
• Perform routine cleaning, inspections and preventative maintenance
• Lead machine assistants, maintain a safe work area and assist with operator training

• Minimum 7 years' experience operating automatic flatbed die-cutting machinery
• Experience on Bobst, Heidelberg, Yawa, Eterna, Masterwork or similar automatic platen machines
• Strong hot-foil stamping and embossing experience
• Able to complete machine setups and make-readies independently
• Experience working with printed carton board, coated papers and packaging materials
• Excellent knowledge of cutting dies, creasing, stripping systems and make-ready processes
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot production issues
• Able to read job specifications and technical instructions
• Willing to work shifts and overtime when required