Printing Operator

Uplift People Consulting; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Uplift People Consulting is seeking a Printing Operator to join our Machine Assembly and Manufacturing Department in Barcelona. You will operate, set up and troubleshoot Flexographic and Offset printing presses, supporting trials, installation and commissioning at customer sites.

The role demands five years of printing experience, hands-on operator skills, and a solid understanding of print quality control.

Formación

• Minimum five years of printing-industry experience.
• Hands-on experience as a Printing Operator.
• Strong knowledge of Flexographic and Offset printing.
• Understanding of printing processes, machinery and quality control.
• Technical qualification in Printing, Graphic Technologies or related field.
• Experience with printing-equipment manufacturing is a plus.
• Willingness to travel and good English communication.

Responsabilidades

• Operate and set up Flexographic and Offset printing machines.
• Perform job changeovers and plate/cylinder settings.
• Monitor registration, impression, ink, colour and machine parameters.
• Support machine installation, trials, calibration and commissioning.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and pneumatic issues.
• Minimise wastage and maximise uptime.
• Maintain print quality and production efficiency.

Conocimientos

Printing processes

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Self-motivation

Educación

Technical qualification in Printing

Herramientas

Flexographic presses

Offset presses

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

The Printing Operator will join the Machine Assembly and Manufacturing Department and will be responsible for operating, setting up, troubleshooting and maintaining printing machines. The role will also support machine trials, installation and commissioning at customer sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and set up Flexographic and Offset printing machines
• Perform job changeovers and plate/cylinder settings
• Control registration, impression, ink, colour and machine parameters
• Maintain print quality, colour density and production efficiency
• Minimise wastage and maximise machine uptime
• Work with plates, anilox rollers, doctor blades, blankets, cylinders, inks and substrates
• Manage drying systems and web tension
• Identify and resolve common printing defects
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and pneumatic issues
• Perform preventive maintenance, cleaning, lubrication and adjustments
• Support machine installation, trials, calibration, commissioning and breakdown resolution

Requirements

• Minimum five years of printing-industry experience
• Hands-on experience as a Printing Operator is essential
• Strong knowledge of both Flexographic and Offset printing
• Good understanding of printing processes, machinery and print-quality control
• Technical qualification in Printing, Graphic Technologies, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience with printing-equipment manufacturing is an advantage
• English communication skills will be valued
• Willingness to travel
• Meticulous, reliable, self-motivated and comfortable working as part of a team