Thursday , March 28 2024

Pretoria University Vacancies – Supervisor: Production Press

Website University of Pretoria

Job Description:

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria’s commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

To complete customer requests for all print related and finishing work by receiving, entering and processing customer work orders.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Health and safety:
    • Maintain a safe and healthy work environment;
    • Promote compliance to health and safety requirements;
    • Maintain good housekeeping practices across the production floor;
  • General administration:
    • Receive electronic/hard copies for all print related jobs and processes;
    • Plan and allocate jobs to machines for optimal efficiency, volume output and quality outcome;
    • Ensure accurate and continual recording of all job-related information including waste copies per job ticket, during production, and at the end of each job ticket;
    • Keep register of all tasks completed up to date;
    • Keep statistics and calculate totals of printing done;
    • Maintain quality service by dealing with enquiries about printing tasks;
  • Equipment operation:
    • Operate all printing/copier machines, including auxiliary equipment, in the department;
    • Operate all finishing machines in the department, to customer’s specification;
    • Conduct regular and/or spot checks on quality and volume quantities as per customer order expectations;
    • Provide ongoing technical support, trouble shooting and problem solving, on all production equipment;
    • Liaise with both unit manager and equipment suppliers on any equipment failures and breakdowns;
  • Machine first line support:
    • Drive recommended operator equipment maintenance and services;
    • Record all machine failures and breakdowns on the machine production book;
    • Ensure machine is in good working condition;
    • Monitor all equipment cleanliness on a regular basis;
    • Order chemicals for cleaning, and consumables as required;
  • Paper stores:
    • Issue daily paper stock and consumables to production unit;
    • Verify and issue paper stock for each job card request received;
    • Keep track of all production consumables, report requirements and stock levels to minimise or eliminate production interruptions due to stock shortages;
    • Destock all paper and consumable withdrawals from the stores, both manually and electronically on the PeopleSoft stock management system;
  • Substitute:
    • Assist in other sections of print room or specific tasks, as and when required;
    • Carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which fall reasonably within the scope or the job description, or in accordance with operational requirements;
  • General:
    • Overall responsible for the entire performance of his/her section;
    • Overall discipline of the production floor staff, including time and attendance, use of cell phones and personal computers during a production run.

Job Requirements:

  • Relevant three year National diploma;
  • One year experience in:
    • Supervision and/or leadership exposure;
    • Operation of printing presses;
    • Operation of collating and binding machines;
    • Operation of finisher, e.g. stitching/stapling, punching and guillotine;
    • Basic admin duties;

OR

  • Grade 12 certificate;
  • TTT 3 in any print related and book binding trade;
  • Three years’ experience in:
    • Supervision and/or leadership exposure;
    • Operation of printing presses;
    • Operation of collating and binding machines;
    • Operation of finisher, e.g. stitching/stapling, punching and guillotine;
    • Basic admin duties.

Job Details:

Company: University of Pretoria

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Pretoria

Application Deadline: N/A

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