Summary
Integrated Plastics Packaging is hiring an Assistant Printing Operator in Dubai. The role supports machine setup, production changeovers, printing operations, roll handling, ink preparation, and inspection of printed materials. Responsibilities also include recording output and downtime, cleaning equipment, following GMP, 5S, and safety procedures, and assisting with preventive maintenance. A secondary school certificate is required; a technical or vocational qualification is an advantage.
The posting
As published on ipp.ae. Pulled from the employer's site and shown as they wrote it.
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.