Printing Operator
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Full timeOn-site
Job description
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Printing Operator for a flexible packaging manufacturing company. The candidate will be responsible for operating and maintaining printing machines, ensuring print quality, color consistency, and smooth production operations. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of gravure or flexographic printing processes used in flexible packaging.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate gravure/flexographic printing machines efficiently.
- Set up printing jobs according to production specifications.
- Ensure proper color matching, print registration, and print quality.
- Monitor machine performance and troubleshoot printing issues.
- Maintain ink viscosity, cylinder alignment, and printing parameters.
- Minimize wastage and improve machine productivity.
- Coordinate with production, quality, and maintenance teams.
- Perform routine machine cleaning and preventive maintenance.
- Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Maintain daily production and machine records.
Requirements
- 8–12 years of experience in flexible packaging printing operations.
- Strong knowledge of gravure and flexographic printing machines.
- Experience in handling inks, cylinders, substrates, and printing quality.
- Ability to troubleshoot machine and print-related problems.
- Knowledge of production targets and quality standards.
- Ready to work in rotational 12-hour shifts.
- Good teamwork and communication skills.