Printing Machine Operator

M/S.SIMMAC Nextgen Machinery; Zone 7 Ambattur; On-site; INR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

M/S.SIMMAC Nextgen Machinery seeks an experienced Digital Printing Machine Operator to manage day-to-day press operations in our Tamil Nadu facility. You will operate, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial digital printers, ensuring quality output and productivity.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in digital, flexo, or screen printing in a packaging environment, with a solid grasp of RIP software, color management, and substrate properties. Join us for a hands-on role with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience operating digital, flexo, or screen printing machinery in a commercial or packaging setup.
• Basic understanding of print resolution, RIP software, color management, and substrate properties.
• Ability to identify and fix print defects such as misalignment or clogged nozzles.
• Attention to detail, good color vision, and stamina to stand and lift materials.

Responsibilities

• Machine Operation: Setup, calibrate, and operate industrial digital printing equipment efficiently.
• Pre-Press & File Verification: Review print files, check layout specs, color modes, and artwork alignment prior to job runs.
• Substrate & Material Handling: Load and handle various printing media, ensuring tension, web control, and ink adhesion.
• Quality Control: Inspect output during print runs for color consistency, registration, and surface quality.
• Maintenance & Upkeep: Perform routine maintenance and diagnose basic mechanical or software glitches.
• Production Workflow: Maintain job logs, monitor usage and wastage, and meet daily targets safely.

Skills

Print machine operation

Troubleshooting

Color management

Quality inspection

Education

Diploma or certification in Printing Technology

Tools

RIP software (Raster Image Processor)

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

CorelDRAW

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Digital Printing Machine Operator (or skilled technician with a background in the printing and packaging industry) to manage day-to-day press operations. In this role, you will be responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting industrial digital printing machinery, ensuring high-quality print output, color accuracy, and efficient material handling across various substrates.

Key Responsibilities

• Machine Operation: Setup, calibrate, and operate industrial digital printing equipment (roll-to-roll / flatbed press) efficiently.
• Pre-Press & File Verification: Review print files, check layout specs, color modes, and artwork alignment prior to job runs.
• Substrate & Material Handling: Load and handle various printing media (films, paper, non-woven, or specialty substrates), ensuring proper tension, web control, and ink adhesion.
• Quality Control: Inspect output continuously during print runs for color consistency, registration, banding, and surface flaws.
• Maintenance & Upkeep: Perform routine daily/weekly preventive maintenance (cleaning printheads, replacing consumables, topping up ink systems) and diagnose basic mechanical or software glitches.
• Production Workflow: Maintain job logs, monitor material usage/wastage, and meet daily production targets safely and on schedule.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 2+ years of hands-on experience operating digital, flexo, or screen printing machinery in a commercial or packaging setup.
• Technical Knowledge: Basic understanding of print resolution, RIP software (Raster Image Processor), color management, and substrate properties.
• Troubleshooting: Ability to identify print defect root causes (e.g., clogged nozzles, misalignment, static issues) and perform quick adjustments.
• Physical & Detail Focus: Strong attention to detail, good color vision, and the physical stamina to lift material rolls and stand during production shifts.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Prior experience with industrial inkjet heads, water-based or specialized inks, or roll-to-roll continuous printing.
• Knowledge of pre-press tools (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CorelDRAW).
• Technical diploma or vocational certification in Printing Technology or Mechanical/Electrical Maintenance.

Role & responsibilities

our website : www.simmac.in