Job Description
- Application Deadline: Sat, 7 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT
- Position: Printing Machine Operator- Kano
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 2 - 5 years
- Location Kano
- Job Field Manufacturing 
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Production Setup
- Review the job order and gather required raw materials accordingly
- Clean web patch rollers, printing cylinders (with solvent), and polish using sandpaper (100/200 grit)
- Install or replace doctor blades and load the setup printing roller roll
- Verify all printing machine accessories and load materials as specified
Machine Configuration & Operation
- Set dryer temperature to operational standard
- Start the machine and monitor all systems during production
- Ensure ink viscosity is maintained as per quality standards
Quality Control & Sample Matching
- Compare initial prints against approved samples—check color accuracy, text alignment, registration, and dimensions
- Get QC sign-off before proceeding with full production
- Monitor each printed roll for defects such as poor adhesion, misregistration, odor, or incorrect ink application
Post-Production & Maintenance
- Clean the printing cylinders and machine parts with solvents after job completion
- Unload and properly wrap cylinders in PE film before storing
- Maintain cleanliness in the printing area and prep for the next job
What You Bring
- Previous experience operating flexographic or gravure printing machines in a production environment
- Strong attention to color matching, registration accuracy, and quality inspection
- Ability to follow safety and cleanliness protocols
- Excellent teamwork and readiness for shift-based operations