Printer Operator

About this role

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

Skills