Heatpress Operator

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  Dye-sublimation heat press operation and transfer process management



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  Heat press setup, temperature, pressure and dwell-time control



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  Sublimation artwork positioning, alignment and fabric handling



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  Production scheduling, job prioritisation and target achievement



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  Quality control, colour accuracy and defect identification



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  Fabric printing, heat pressing, handling, folding and finishing processes



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  Machinery care, operator-level maintenance and downtime reporting



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  Material handling, wastage reduction and rework control



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  Production documentation, job tracking and record keeping



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  Health and safety compliance, problem solving, time management and effective teamwork

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Heat Press Operations

•             Operate manual, pneumatic, automatic or calendar heat press equipment as required.

•             Set and adjust temperature, pressure and pressing time according to product and material specifications.

•             Correctly position sublimation prints onto fabric or substrates before pressing.

•             Ensure artwork is correctly aligned, positioned and secured before transferring.

•             Monitor the transfer process to ensure consistent results.

•             Remove completed products safely from the heat press.

•             Follow approved production settings and work instructions.

•             Make minor adjustments to machine settings when required.

Quality Control

•             Inspect sublimated products for:

o             Correct colour transfer

o             Alignment and positioning

o             Ghosting or shadowing

o             Press marks

o             Creasing

o             Uneven transfers

o             Fading or colour inconsistencies

o             Contamination

o             Incorrect artwork

•             Identify defective products and report them to the Production Supervisor.

•             Prevent defective products from progressing to the next production stage.

•             Maintain consistent quality throughout the production run.

•             Complete quality checks and production records where required.

 Production

•             Work according to daily production schedules and priorities.

•             Meet required production targets without compromising quality.

•             Ensure materials and printed artwork are available before commencing production.

•             Correctly identify and match printed artwork to the relevant production order.

•             Handle fabrics and finished products carefully to prevent damage.

•             Assist with folding, packing and preparation of completed products when required.

•             Minimise material wastage and rework.

•             Communicate production delays, shortages or machine problems promptly.

Machine Care and Maintenance

•             Perform daily checks of heat press equipment.

•             Keep heat press surfaces, platens and surrounding areas clean.

•             Report machine faults, unusual noises, temperature fluctuations or other issues immediately.

•             Perform basic operator-level maintenance as authorised.

•             Ensure machines are switched off and safely secured when not in use.

•             Follow preventative maintenance procedures and schedules.

Health & Safety

•             Operate all equipment in accordance with company safety procedures.

•             Use appropriate PPE where required.

•             Exercise caution when working with high-temperature equipment.

•             Keep the production area clean, organised and free from hazards.

•             Follow lock-out and isolation procedures where applicable.

•             Report unsafe conditions, incidents and injuries immediately.

•             Never bypass machine safety guards or operating procedures.

ADMINISTRATION & RECORD KEEPING

•             Complete production sheets and job cards accurately.

•             Record quantities produced, rejected and reworked.

•             Record machine settings where required.

•             Report production issues and material shortages.

•             Maintain accurate documentation relating to completed orders.

•             Communicate outstanding production requirements to the next shift or supervisor.

 REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

The successful candidate should have:

•             Basic understanding of the dye sublimation process.

•             Experience operating heat press equipment is advantageous.

•             Understanding of fabric handling and textile production.

•             Ability to follow production specifications accurately.

•             Good attention to detail.

•             Ability to identify quality defects.

•             Good hand-eye coordination.

•             Ability to work under production pressure.

•             Good organisational and time-management skills.

•             Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

•             Basic understanding of workplace health and safety.

•             Ability to read and understand production instructions.

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  Matric



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  Basic understanding of the dye sublimation process.



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  Experience operating heat press equipment 3 Year Min



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  Experience working with large-format textile products