Printing Operator

About the Role
The Printing Operator will join the Machine Assembly and Manufacturing Department and will be responsible for operating, setting up, troubleshooting and maintaining printing machines. The role will also support machine trials, installation and commissioning at customer sites.

Key Responsibilities
* Operate and set up Flexographic and Offset printing machines
* Perform job changeovers and plate/cylinder settings
* Control registration, impression, ink, colour and machine parameters
* Maintain print quality, colour density and production efficiency
* Minimise wastage and maximise machine uptime
* Work with plates, anilox rollers, doctor blades, blankets, cylinders, inks and substrates
* Manage drying systems and web tension
* Identify and resolve common printing defects
* Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and pneumatic issues
* Perform preventive maintenance, cleaning, lubrication and adjustments
* Support machine installation, trials, calibration, commissioning and breakdown resolution Requirements
* Minimum five years of printing-industry experience
* Hands-on experience as a Printing Operator is essential
* Strong knowledge of both Flexographic and Offset printing
* Good understanding of printing processes, machinery and print-quality control
* Technical qualification in Printing, Graphic Technologies, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline
* Experience with printing-equipment manufacturing is an advantage
* English communication skills will be valued
* Willingness to travel
* Meticulous, reliable, self-motivated and comfortable working as part of a team #J-18808-Ljbffr