Assistant Printer Operator

About this role

Responsibilities

• Media Handling: Load and unload vinyl, flex, canvas, sticker and textile rolls, and help with alignment and feeding
• Material Prep: Cut media to size, do taping, and prepare material for printing
• Print Assistance: Assist the main operator in starting jobs, monitoring prints and changing ink cartridges
• Finishing Work: Handle trimming, weeding, cutting, lamination, eyelet punching and stitching support after printing
• Job Movement: Move printed material to the drying area, finishing section or packing
• Daily Cleaning: Clean the machine table, wipers, capping station and dust from the printer area
• Ink & Waste Management: Refill ink and solvent, dispose of waste ink properly, and keep the area clean
• Basic Checks: Do nozzle checks and test prints under operator supervision
• Report Issues: Inform the operator or supervisor immediately on seeing banding, head strike or errors
• QC Help: Check prints with the operator for obvious defects such as scratches, lines and colour patches
• Safety: Wear gloves, mask and safety shoes, and handle solvent, ink and chemicals carefully
• 5S: Keep the work area, tools and media stock organised
• Material Control: Help count media usage and inform the store when stock runs low

Requirements

• Matric or Intermediate
• 2 to 3 years of experience in a printing or production environment
• Hard working, quick to learn, physically fit and good with hands
• Basic computer knowledge and willingness to learn CorelDraw, RIP and printer operation
• A team player who follows instructions, stays punctual and takes responsibility

Skills