Flexographic Printer Assistant

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**Overview** Novus Print, located in Montague Gardens, is seeking an experienced Flexographic Printer Assistant to join its Production team within Novus Holdings. This role involves assisting the Flexographic Printer with the efficient and safe operation of flexographic printing machinery, with the ultimate goal of consistently achieving production targets, maintaining quality standards, and adhering to workplace safety requirements. The assistant will report to the Shift Leader. **What you will do** * Assist the Flexographic Printer with setting up and preparing the printing machine. * Assist with loading and unloading reels, substrates, inks, plates, and other materials. * Help prepare printing cylinders, plates, anilox rolls, and other machine components. * Assist with machine changeovers and cleaning between jobs. * Monitor the machine during production and report abnormalities to the Operator. * Assist with starting, stopping, and adjusting equipment under the Printer's direction. * Prepare raw materials according to production requirements. * Check that the correct substrate, ink, labels, packaging materials, and job specifications are being used. * Move materials safely using appropriate equipment. * Maintain accurate identification and segregation of materials. * Minimise material wastage and report excessive waste to the Printer or Supervisor. * Inspect printed material for defects such as colour variation, registration problems, smudging, streaking, poor print quality, or incorrect information. * Assist with maintaining consistent print quality throughout the production run. * Ensure finished products meet the required customer and company specification. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Matric/Equivalent * Minimum of 2 years' experience as flexographic printer assistant or in a similar printing or packaging environment. * Sound knowledge of the complete flexographic print production process. * Experience with water-based, solvent-based, or UV inks will be advantageous. * Knowledge of print registration, colour management, ink viscosity, anilox rolls, doctor blade systems, and print quality standards. **Who should apply** An experienced individual with a minimum of two years in a flexographic printer assistant role or a similar printing/packaging environment is ideal. The candidate should possess a sound understanding of the entire flexographic print production process, including knowledge of print registration, colour management, ink viscosity, anilox rolls, doctor blade systems, and print quality standards. Experience with various ink types (water-based, solvent-based, or UV inks) is a plus. The candidate must be capable of actively assisting with machine operations, material handling, quality control, and ensuring adherence to safety procedures, working under the direction of a Printer or Supervisor. **Deadline** 14th October, 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/flexographic-printer-assistant-novus-holdings-ltd Source: myjobmag

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