Executive - Printing

IPEX by Aliaxis; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

IPEX by Aliaxis in Hyderabad, India seeks a Printing Operator to run and monitor industrial pipe printing systems, ensuring accurate printing of specifications and BIS compliance. The role involves coordinating with production teams for smooth changeovers and maintaining detailed quality logs.

Responsibilities include routine printer maintenance, troubleshooting, and managing consumables to minimize waste while upholding safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years relevant experience in printing/production
• Diploma or B.Tech in a related field
• Exposure to industrial inkjet printer operations and coding/marking systems

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor online pipe printing systems ensuring correct print of specs, batch numbers, size, pressure rating and BIS requirements
• Coordinate with extrusion operators and shift supervisors for changeovers and production schedules
• Conduct regular print quality checks and maintain traceability and inspection reports
• Perform routine printer maintenance, cleaning, and fault troubleshooting with maintenance teams
• Manage consumables inventory of inks, solvents, ribbons, and spare parts and minimize wastage
• Maintain shift-wise printing logs and equipment records; ensure compliance with safety, quality and environmental standards
• Identify opportunities for quality improvements and cost-saving initiatives in printing processes

Skills

Industrial inkjet printer operation

Coding & marking systems

Print quality inspection

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting printing equipment

Consumable management

MS Office

ERP systems

Education

Diploma / B.Tech in relevant field

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description:

Roles and Responsibility:

Printing Operations

• Operate and monitor online pipe printing systems (Inkjet/Laser/Hot Foil printers).
• Ensure correct printing of product specifications, batch numbers, size, pressure rating, IS codes, date, time, and customer-specific requirements.
• Verify print legibility, alignment, spacing, and permanence on pipes.
• Ensure continuous printing without interrupting extrusion line productivity.

Production Coordination

• Coordinate with Extrusion Operators and Shift Supervisors for changeovers.
• Ensure printing details are updated according to production schedules.
• Support smooth startup and shutdown activities of printing systems.
• Minimize production stoppages due to printer-related issues.

Quality Control

• Conduct regular checks for print quality and compliance with BIS/customer requirements.
• Ensure traceability information is correctly printed on all pipes.
• Raise NCRs for recurring print defects and initiate corrective actions.
• Maintain printing quality records and inspection reports.

Printer Maintenance

• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of printers and print heads.
• Monitor ink levels, solvents, ribbons, cartridges, and spare parts.
• Troubleshoot printer faults and coordinate with maintenance teams for breakdown support.
• Maintain preventive maintenance schedules.

Consumables Management

• Control inventory of inks, solvents, ribbons, cleaning agents, and spare parts.
• Ensure uninterrupted availability of consumables.
• Reduce ink wastage and optimize consumable consumption.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain shift-wise printing logs and equipment records.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Support audits related to production traceability and product identification.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve print quality and reduce rejections.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives related to printing consumables.
• Participate in Kaizen, TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and 5S activities.

Role Specific Competencies:

• 3- 5 years relevant experience and diploma /B.Tech
• Industrial Inkjet Printer Operation
• Coding & Marking Systems
• PVC Pipe Manufacturing Process Knowledge
• Print Quality Inspection
• Preventive Maintenance
• Troubleshooting of Printing Equipment
• Consumable Management
• MS Office & ERP Systems

Requirements: