Summary
Integrated Plastics Packaging is seeking a Printing Machine Operator in Dubai. The role involves operating flexographic and rotogravure printing machines, setting up jobs to approved specifications, monitoring print quality, and preparing inks and other materials. The operator also performs routine inspections and basic preventive maintenance, troubleshoots minor issues, and maintains production and quality records. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and 5–10 years of experience operating printing machines in the flexible packaging industry.
The posting
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Key Responsibilities
- Operate flexographic/rotogravure printing machines as per production requirements.
- Set up printing jobs according to approved specifications, artwork, and customer requirements.
- Monitor print quality, color consistency, registration, and overall machine performance during production.
- Prepare and adjust inks, cylinders, sleeves, and other printing materials.
- Perform machine start-up, changeovers, and shutdown procedures efficiently.
- Conduct routine inspections and basic preventive maintenance of printing equipment.
- Troubleshoot minor machine issues and coordinate with maintenance for major breakdowns.
- Ensure production targets are achieved while minimizing waste and downtime.
- Maintain accurate production records, machine logs, and quality documentation.
- Follow all quality, safety, housekeeping, and company procedures.
- Coordinate with quality control, planning, and maintenance teams to ensure smooth operations.
- Maintain cleanliness and proper organization of the printing area.
Qualifications & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
- Minimum 5-10 years of experience operating printing machines in the flexible packaging industry.
- Experience in flexographic and/or rotogravure printing operations is preferred.
- Knowledge of printing inks, substrates, color matching, and print quality standards.