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 machinesPerform job changeovers and plate/cylinder settingsControl registration, impression, ink, colour and machine parametersMaintain print quality, colour density and production efficiencyMinimise wastage and maximise machine uptimeWork with plates, anilox rollers, doctor blades, blankets, cylinders, inks and substratesManage drying systems and web tensionIdentify and resolve common printing defectsTroubleshoot mechanical, electrical and pneumatic issuesPerform preventive maintenance, cleaning, lubrication and adjustmentsSupport machine installation, trials, calibration, commissioning and breakdown resolutionRequirementsMinimum five years of printing-industry experienceHands-on experience as a Printing Operator is essentialStrong knowledge of both Flexographic and Offset printingGood understanding of printing processes, machinery and print-quality controlTechnical qualification in Printing, Graphic Technologies, Industrial Engineering or a related disciplineExperience with printing-equipment manufacturing is an advantageEnglish communication skills will be valuedWillingness to travelMeticulous, reliable, self-motivated and comfortable working as part of a team#J-*-Ljbffr