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Senior Flatbed Die-Cutting and Hot Foiling Machine Operator
Job Location:
Job Location:
Ballito - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
26 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
29 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Ballito. An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Flatbed Die-Cutting and Hot Foiling Machine Operator to join a leading packaging and printing. We are seeking a skilled operator with at least 7 years experience operating automatic flatbed die-cutting machinery within a commercial printing folding-carton or packaging environment. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for machine setup production quality output targets and operator-level maintenance while ensuring safe efficient operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Set up and operate automatic flatbed die-cutting and hot-foil stamping machinery independently
- Complete efficient make-readies including die installation stripping registration and tooling setup
- Set up and run hot-foil stamping jobs to required quality standards
- Achieve production waste quality and output targets
- Monitor production runs and resolve machine registration and quality issues
- Conduct quality inspections and minimise downtime and material waste
- Complete production records accurately
- Perform routine cleaning inspections and preventative maintenance
- Lead machine assistants maintain a safe work area and assist with operator training
Requirements:
- Minimum 7 years experience operating automatic flatbed die-cutting machinery
- Experience on Bobst Heidelberg Yawa Eterna Masterwork or similar automatic platen machines
- Strong hot-foil stamping and embossing experience
- Able to complete machine setups and make-readies independently
- Experience working with printed carton board coated papers and packaging materials
- Excellent knowledge of cutting dies creasing stripping systems and make-ready processes
- Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot production issues
- Able to read job specifications and technical instructions
- Willing to work shifts and overtime when required
Required Experience:
Senior IC
