Machine Minder – Press and Publications Unit

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties, among others:
-Operating a two-color machine, guillotine machine and plate making.
-Training of subordinates.
-Page making.
-Operating lithographic printing machines according to approved production specifications and schedules.
-Setting up printing machines and adjust paper feed, ink, registration, impression, and other operating settings to achieve the required print quality.
-Monitoring the printing process to ensure consistent quality, accurate registration, correct colour reproduction, and minimal wastage.
-Conducting routine checks on printed materials and promptly identifying and reporting print quality defects.
-Performing routine cleaning, lubrication and basic preventive maintenance of printing machines and equipment.
-Identifying and reporting machine faults and assisting with troubleshooting and corrective maintenance where required.
-Ensuring that the correct paper, inks, plates and other printing materials are used for each job.
-Maintaining accurate production records, machine logs and reports on faults, downtime and material usage.
-Following approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), occupational health and safety requirements and other relevant workplace procedures.
-Maintaining a clean, safe and orderly working area and ensuring that printing equipment is properly maintained.
-Working closely with the production team to meet set production targets and deadlines.
-Any other duties assigned by management.

NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.