Print Operator

Description

Summary: The Print Operator sets up, operates, and maintains printing presses, ensuring quality and meeting production schedules with an eye for detail and color consistency. Highlights: 1. Operate and maintain digital or offset printing presses 2. Ensure quality standards and client specifications are met 3. Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot minor issues **Job Title: Print Operator** **Reports To:** Production Manager / Print Supervisor **Department:** Production / Printing **Employment Type:** Full\-time (Shift work may be required) **Job Summary** The Print Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining digital or offset printing presses. This role ensures that printed materials meet quality standards, production schedules, and client specifications. The ideal candidate has an eye for color consistency, detail, and mechanical aptitude. **Key ResponsibilitiesProduction \& Operation** * Set up, calibrate, and operate printing presses (e.g., digital toner, inkjet, offset, or wide\-format). * Load substrates (paper, vinyl, cardstock, etc.) and manage ink/toner levels. * Monitor print jobs for color accuracy, registration, density, and overall quality. * Perform routine press maintenance and minor troubleshooting to minimize downtime. **Quality Control \& Finishing** * Inspect printed samples against proofs using densitometers, spectrophotometers, or visual checks. * Identify and correct common defects (e.g., streaking, ghosting, mis\-registration). * Operate finishing equipment (cutters, folders, binders, laminators) as needed. **Workflow \& Documentation** * Interpret job tickets for quantities, paper types, bleeds, and finishing requirements. * Log production data, material usage, and machine maintenance in print MIS/ERP system. * Maintain a clean, safe, and organized pressroom area. **Collaboration** * Work with prepress to resolve file issues (fonts, resolution, color spaces). * Communicate delays or quality concerns to supervisors or customer service teams. **QualificationsRequired** * High school diploma or equivalent. * 1\+ years of experience operating digital or offset presses (or relevant trade school training). * Basic color theory knowledge and ability to match PMS/CMYK colors. * Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods. * Attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive quality checks. **Preferred** * Experience with specific brands (e.g., Heidelberg, Xerox, Canon, HP Indigo, Komori, Ryobi). * Familiarity with imposition software (e.g., Fiery, Prinergy, Caldera). * Understanding of bindery and post\-press processes. Job Types: Full\-time, Part\-time Pay: QAR58,000\.00 \- QAR70,000\.00 per year Expected hours: 40 per week Work Location: In person