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Heatpress Operator

Winning Form17 open roles

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Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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Your applicationOpen nowHeatpress OperatorWinning Form · Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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Early applications get read.

13.3% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Winning Form postings stay open a median of 18 days.

Share of postings closed within
  1. 2.1%1 day
  2. 4.6%3 days
  3. 13.3%7 days
  4. 21.3%14 days
  5. 35.7%30 days
  6. 59.1%60 days
This job: posted 13 days ago

Winning Form median: 18 days open

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Job Description

  • Dye-sublimation heat press operation and transfer process management
  • Heat press setup, temperature, pressure and dwell-time control
  • Sublimation artwork positioning, alignment and fabric handling
  • Production scheduling, job prioritisation and target achievement
  • Quality control, colour accuracy and defect identification
  • Fabric printing, heat pressing, handling, folding and finishing processes
  • Machinery care, operator-level maintenance and downtime reporting
  • Material handling, wastage reduction and rework control
  • Production documentation, job tracking and record keeping
  • Health and safety compliance, problem solving, time management and effective teamwork

Responsibilities

Financial metrics

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.

Qualifications

  • Matric
  • Basic understanding of the dye sublimation process.
  • Experience operating heat press equipment 3 Year Min
  • Experience working with large-format textile products

About Us

Winning Form was founded in 1987 and has since grown to become a prominent brand in South Africa. Over the years, Winning Form has expanded to include four other companies, SplashOut, Star Merchant, Star Bar & Café and Racing Distribution, making it a large and dynamic brand with a wide range of expertise.

The Winning Form Group has created an environment where our Team can thrive. We believe in fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Our Team is made up of talented individuals who are passionate about their work and committed to delivering the highest quality results.

As a part of our Team, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, collaborate with Team Members from different areas of the business, grow with our development plans and contribute to the success of the Wining Form Group.

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