Verulam: Gravure Operator posted by G-Core Capital

Key Responsibilities

Production Operations

• Set up, operate, monitor, and adjust gravure printing machines to achieve production targets.
• Ensure print quality meets customer specifications and internal quality standards.
• Perform machine start-ups, changeovers, and shutdowns according to standard operating procedures.
• Monitor print registration, colour consistency, ink viscosity, and substrate quality during production runs.
• Conduct routine machine inspections and basic troubleshooting to minimise downtime.
• Maintain accurate production records and shift reports.

Quality Management

• Perform in-process quality checks and inspections.
• Identify and correct printing defects such as colour variation, registration issues, streaking, smudging, and substrate defects.
• Ensure compliance with product specifications and quality requirements.
• Escalate quality concerns promptly to the relevant supervisor.

Safety and Compliance

• Adhere to all company safety procedures, policies, and standards.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in accordance with housekeeping standards.
• Ensure safe handling of inks, solvents, cylinders, and related materials.
• Participate in safety initiatives and risk reduction activities.

Operational Excellence

• Minimise waste, scrap, and machine downtime.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Work closely with Quality, Maintenance, Planning, and Production teams to achieve operational objectives.
• Assist with training and mentoring of junior operators where required.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Machine efficiency and uptime
• Production output against plan
• Print quality performance
• Waste and scrap reduction
• Compliance with safety standards
• Changeover efficiency
• Housekeeping and 5S compliance
• Adherence to production schedules

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• TT3 Qualification (Printing Trade Test Level 3) – Essential.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience operating gravure printing machines in a manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of gravure printing processes, inks, cylinders, substrates, and colour management.
• Ability to read and interpret production specifications and job instructions.

Technical Competencies

• Gravure printing operation
• Colour matching and colour control
• Print registration control
• Machine setup and changeovers
• Quality inspection techniques
• Basic troubleshooting and fault finding
• Production reporting and documentation