Job Description

• Novus Print: Montague Gardens is currently seeking to appoint an individual with knowledge and experience in an FMCG printing environment to take on the role of a Guillotine Operator in the Sheetfed department.
• The successful candidate will report to the Press Shift Leader.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Read work orders to determine setup specifications and instructions
• Operate the guillotine machine following the correct standard operating procedures
• Set up and operate machines that perform trimming on printing jobs
• Check that quantities and size of the job are as required during the guillotine operations
• Install and adjust machines devices i.e knives.
• To cut and trim reams of paper and trim printed material to given size for further processing
• Observe and monitor machine operations to detect malfunctions and/or adjustments
• Ensure quality control checklists are completed and kept up to date
• Meet specific job specifications and quality standards
• Maintain daily production records
• Basic preventative maintenance
• Maintain general health and safety standards in the production environment
• Adhoc general assistance on all machines
• Adhering to all health and safety requirements

Educational Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent
• Guillotine Certification will be advantageous

Experience Requirements

• 1 – 2 years Guillotine working experience

Skills and Competencies

• Possess the ability to follow instructions
• Computer Literacy
• Effective judgement and decision-making skills
• Effective communication skills.
• Attention to detail

Closing Date

• 2025/06/30