- Assist the Printing Machine Operator in setting up and operating offset printing machines for printing on metal sheets.
- Arrange and prepare metal sheets, inks, coatings, varnishes, printing plates, blankets, and other required materials before starting production.
- Assist in machine setup, including:
- Feeding and delivery system preparation
- Plate mounting and removal
- Blanket cleaning and replacement
- Ink and varnish preparation
- Adjustment of machine settings
- Ensure the correct job details, artwork, colour reference, printing specification, and approved sample are followed before production.
- Load and unload metal sheets safely and properly during the printing process.
- Monitor the printing process and immediately inform the operator or supervisor about:
- Colour variation
- Misregistration
- Printing defects
- Scratches or damages
- Sheet jams
- Ink or coating issues
- Machine abnormalities
- Assist in maintaining print quality as per approved standards and customer specifications.
- Segregate rejected, damaged, or non-conforming metal sheets as per company procedure.
- Assist in cleaning printing machines, rollers, blankets, ink fountains, surrounding areas, and other equipment after production or during changeover.
- Support line clearance, line sanitation, and job changeover activities to prevent material or product mix-up.
- Ensure proper identification and handling of printed sheets, semi-finished materials, and rejected materials.
- Follow FIFO and traceability requirements for inks, coatings, metal sheets, and other production materials.
- Handle inks, solvents, chemicals, and cleaning materials safely by following PPE and chemical safety procedures.
- Assist in reducing material wastage, ink wastage, and production losses.
- Report machine breakdowns, unsafe conditions, material shortages,



and quality issues to the concerned supervisor immediately.
- Follow all company policies related to Quality, Food Safety, GMP, BRCGS, Safety, Environment, and Social Compliance, wherever applicable.
- Maintain good housekeeping and follow 5S practices in the printing department.
- Use PPE and follow all safety instructions while working with machines, chemicals, and moving equipment.
- Support routine production records, job cards, machine cleaning records, and other departmental documentation as instructed.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the Printing Supervisor, Production Manager, or Management.

Required Skills and Competencies
- Basic knowledge of offset printing processes.
- Preferably experience in metal printing, tinplate printing, aluminium sheet printing, or packaging printing.
- Basic understanding of printing colours, registration, inks, varnishes, and printing defects.
- Ability to assist in machine setup and job changeover.
- Knowledge of basic quality inspection procedures.
- Understanding of safety requirements and PPE usage.
- Positive teamwork and communication skills.
- Ability to work in shifts and handle production targets.
- Basic knowledge of 5S and housekeeping practices.

Educational Qualification ITI / Diploma / PUC / SSLC, preferably with technical or printing-related knowledge.

Experience

0–3 years of experience in printing, packaging, offset printing, or metal packaging industry. Freshers may also be considered for trainee-level positions.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Production support and machine uptime
- Print quality compliance
- Reduction of rejection and wastage
- Proper job changeover and line clearance
- Machine and workplace cleanliness
- Safety compliance
- Adherence to production schedules
- Attendance and discipline

Pay: ₹18,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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