Heidelberg cylinder operator

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Certificate or training in Printing Technology is advantageous.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience operating a Heidelberg Cylinder printing press.
• Experience in commercial, packaging, or lithographic printing.
• Preparing machinery for daily use
• Cutting of all work.
• Inspecting machinery for safety issues
• Perform routine maintenance
• Set up machine as per required work ticket on an hourly basis
• Complete run as per work ticket
• General admin
• Strong understanding of print production processes.
• Knowledge of ink mixing, colour matching, and print registration.
• Ability to read and interpret production specifications.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Good understanding of quality control procedures.
• Ability to perform routine machine maintenance.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate Heidelberg Cylinder printing machines.
• Read and interpret job cards, production orders, and print specifications.
• Prepare the machine for production by installing plates, adjusting rollers, and setting ink levels.
• Monitor print quality throughout production to ensure colour consistency, registration, and overall print accuracy.
• Perform routine machine adjustments to maintain optimal performance.
• Conduct basic preventative maintenance and daily machine cleaning.
• Troubleshoot minor mechanical and printing issues to reduce downtime.
• Ensure production targets and deadlines are achieved.
• Minimise material waste through efficient machine operation.
• Maintain accurate production records and report machine faults.
• Adhere to health, safety, and housekeeping (5S) standards.
• Work closely with quality control and finishing departments to ensure customer specifications are met.