Assistant Operator - Printing
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Full timeOn-site
Job description
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Printing Operator in machine setup, job changeovers, and production startup.
- Load and unload printed and unprinted rolls using appropriate material handling equipment.
- Prepare printing cylinders, inks, adhesives (if applicable), doctor blades, and other machine accessories as instructed.
- Ensure the correct raw materials are available before the start of each production job.
- Monitor the printing process and immediately report any abnormalities in print quality or machine performance.
- Help maintain proper ink viscosity and assist in ink preparation and replenishment.
- Perform roll splicing and web threading during production and job changeovers.
- Assist in adjusting web tension and maintaining smooth machine operation.
- Support the operator in reducing material wastage during setup and production.
- Inspect printed rolls for visible defects such as color variation, print registration issues, streaks, smudges, pinholes, and other print defects.
- Label and transfer finished rolls according to production procedures.
- Maintain production records and assist in recording production output, wastage, and downtime.
- Clean the printing machine, cylinders, ink trays, pumps, and surrounding work area after each job.
- Follow all quality standards, GMP, 5S, and health, safety, and environmental procedures.
- Report machine breakdowns, quality issues, and safety concerns to the Printing Operator or Supervisor.
- Support preventive maintenance activities as instructed by the maintenance team.
- Perform any other production-related duties assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualifications
- High School / Secondary School Certificate or equivalent.
- Technical or vocational qualification is an added advantage.