Printer Operator

Farbstoffe Intl; Punjab; On-site; PKR 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

Farbstoffe Intl in Pakistan's Punjab province is seeking a Printer Operator to run eco-solvent, UV, latex, DTF and textile digital printers. The role is hands-on from loading media to setting print parameters and daily machine maintenance.

You will monitor colour accuracy, perform calibration, troubleshoot jams, support finishing, meet production plans, and help minimise waste. The ideal candidate has 4–5 years of digital printing experience and is comfortable working in shifts.

Qualifications

• 4 to 5 years of digital printing experience.
• Basic knowledge of printer heads, ink systems and media types.
• Familiarity with RIP software such as Onyx, Wasatch or Maintop.
• Physically fit, able to work in shifts, detail-oriented and a fast learner.

Responsibilities

• Operate eco-solvent, UV, latex, DTF and textile digital printers.
• Load media such as vinyl, canvas, sticker, textile and backlit materials.
• Set print parameters, adjust speed and ink limits, and run the RIP workflow.
• Monitor colour during printing and report any banding or colour shifts.
• Perform daily maintenance: nozzle checks, head cleaning and capping.
• Assist finishing: trimming, cutting and lamination after printing.
• Meet production timelines and minimise waste.
• Report breakdowns and co-ordinate with technicians.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area (5S).

Skills

Printer operation

Media handling

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

5S

Education

Intermediate or Graduation

Tools

Onyx

Wasatch

Maintop

Job description

We are looking for a Printer Operator to run our eco-solvent, UV, latex, DTF, sublimation and textile digital printers. The job is hands-on from start to finish: media loading, print parameters, colour monitoring during the run, then finishing support and daily machine maintenance. Catching a nozzle drop or colour shift early is a large part of what makes an operator valuable here.

Responsibilities:

• Printer Operation: Run eco-solvent, UV, latex, DTF, sublimation or textile digital printers
• Media Loading: Load vinyl, flex, canvas, sticker, textile and backlit media, ensuring proper alignment
• RIP & Printing: Take files from the RIP operator, set speed, passes and ink limit, and start the print
• Colour Monitoring: Watch colour during the print, and stop and report any banding, nozzle drop or colour shift
• Machine Startup & Shutdown: Do daily cleaning, nozzle check and test print before starting a job
• Quality Control: Check prints for scratches, lines, colour accuracy and registration
• Finishing Support: Assist with trimming, cutting and lamination after printing
• Target Achievement: Complete assigned jobs according to the production plan and delivery time
• Waste Control: Minimise media and ink waste, and report excessive wastage
• Daily Maintenance: Carry out head cleaning, wiper cleaning, capping station cleaning and lubrication
• Minor Troubleshooting: Clear paper jams, refill ink, change media and handle basic errors
• Report Breakdowns: Inform the technician or supervisor immediately about major faults
• Safety: Use gloves and mask, handle solvents and ink carefully, and follow fire safety rules
• 5S: Keep the machine area clean and organised

Requirements:

• Intermediate or Graduation
• 4 to 5 years of digital printing experience
• Basic knowledge of printer heads, ink systems and media types
• Basic knowledge of RIP software such as Onyx, Wasatch or Maintop
• Physically fit, able to work in shifts, detail-oriented and a fast learner