Litho/ Printer's Assistant

CTP Cartons & Labels has a permanent vacancy available for a Litho Assistant in the Litho department.

We are seeking a reliable, hardworking and safety-conscious Litho Printing Assistant to support the Machine Minder in achieving daily production targets. The successful candidate will assist with the smooth running of the printing press by ensuring materials are correctly handled, the machine is continuously supplied according to production requirements, and finished work and waste are removed timeously to prevent product mix-ups. The role also involves maintaining machine cleanliness, assisting with basic equipment maintenance, identifying and removing substandard work, and ensuring that all production procedures, quality standards, housekeeping and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are followed. The ideal candidate must be committed to workplace safety, quality, teamwork and maintaining an efficient production environment.

 The ideal candidate must fulfill the following criteria:

• Must have a minimum of 2 years previous experience as a Litho assistant;
• Be in possession of a minimum of a Grade 10, but preferably a Grade 12 certificate;
• Ability to recognize and see colour;
• Ability to work under pressure and in a demanding environment;
• Must have experience in handling and piling of board and paper;
• Physical ability to pack and palletize finished product.
• Must have a good understanding of the basics of sheet fed Litho Printing presses;
• Must have previous experience of handling of solvents and chemicals;
• High attention to detail;
• Must be able to work in a team;
• Must have excellent communication skills;
• Numeracy and literacy skills are essential;
• Be eager to work and learn, and have a can-do attitude;
• Must be able and eager to assist with adhoc duties;
• Must be able to work shifts and overtime.