GLUING MACHINE OPERATOR - PACKAGING / MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
Company
Workforce Staffing
Location
Durban
Posted
1 day ago
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Job Description
Introduction
We are currently seeking an experienced Gluing Machine Operator with strong carton packaging and machine operating experience for a manufacturing environment.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Operate and monitor gluing machines efficiently
• Set up machines according to production requirements
• Conduct quality checks on finished products
• Minimize downtime and material wastage
• Ensure production targets are achieved
• Perform basic machine maintenance and housekeeping
• Report machine faults and production issues
• Maintain health and safety standards at all times
Preferred Experience:
• Straight line and crash lock carton experience
• FMCG or printing/packaging industry exposure
• High-speed production environment experience
Desired Experience & Qualification
• Grade 12 / Matric
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience operating gluing machines
• Experience within packaging, printing, or carton manufacturing industry
• Knowledge of machine setup, adjustments, and troubleshooting
• Ability to read job cards and production specifications
• Quality focused with strong attention to detail
• Able to work shifts and overtime when required
• Good communication skills
• Available immediately will be advantageous
We are currently seeking an experienced Gluing Machine Operator with strong carton packaging and machine operating experience for a manufacturing environment.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Operate and monitor gluing machines efficiently
• Set up machines according to production requirements
• Conduct quality checks on finished products
• Minimize downtime and material wastage
• Ensure production targets are achieved
• Perform basic machine maintenance and housekeeping
• Report machine faults and production issues
• Maintain health and safety standards at all times
Preferred Experience:
• Straight line and crash lock carton experience
• FMCG or printing/packaging industry exposure
• High-speed production environment experience
Desired Experience & Qualification
• Grade 12 / Matric
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience operating gluing machines
• Experience within packaging, printing, or carton manufacturing industry
• Knowledge of machine setup, adjustments, and troubleshooting
• Ability to read job cards and production specifications
• Quality focused with strong attention to detail
• Able to work shifts and overtime when required
• Good communication skills
• Available immediately will be advantageous
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Quick answers about Welder Jobs
What is the 2026 national minimum wage for welders in South Africa?
The Department of Employment and Labour sets the national minimum wage at R28.79 per hour from 1 March 2026 for all sectors including welding. Welders working more than 45 hours per week must receive 1.5 times this rate for overtime. Employers must display the wage schedule at every workplace.
Which trade certificate is required to legally work as a welder in South Africa in 2026?
Welders must hold a QCTO-registered occupational certificate in welding at NQF Level 4 obtained after completing a minimum 3-year apprenticeship and passing the trade test at an accredited centre. The certificate number must be verifiable on the QCTO database before any employer can hire the welder.
How many hours per week and days of annual leave apply to welder contracts in 2026?
Welders are limited to 45 ordinary hours per week and 8 hours per day under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. They are entitled to 21 consecutive days of paid annual leave after every 12 months of employment, calculated from the date of engagement.
What documents must South African welders submit when applying for formal employment in 2026?
Applicants must provide a valid South African ID, QCTO trade certificate, valid bank account details, and proof of UIF registration number. Employers are required to verify the trade certificate directly with the QCTO before issuing an employment contract.
