Manroland Machine Operator

·       Reviewing job orders to make the right adjustments to the printing machine

·       Prepare, Set-up, Operate and Maintain the press:

o    Installation of the printing plate with the images to be printed and adjusts the pressure at which the machine prints

o   Loads paper and adjust the press to the paper size

o   Feeds paper through the press cylinders and adjust feed and tension controls

o   Fills ink and dampening solution fountains of press.

o   Adjust to manage ink distribution, speed and temperature

·       Adjusts press machine parts

·       Regularly inspect press machine for any malfunctions.

·       Performs maintenance task on the printing machine

·       Performs troubleshooting on minor machine issues such as creaking sounds etc

·       Coordinate with the in-house maintenance team for any machine malfunctioning

·       Cleaning of the printing press and peripherals

·       Other duties as maybe assigned by the Supervisors

·       Records machine error history and how it was corrected as reference for analysis to easily identify future errors

·       Monitor and analyze machine behavior from time to time

·       Coaches and mentors subordinates when required

·       Train press operators and share techniques and best practices

·       Set time aside to do online research on specific machine being used to acquire additional information other than available in manual

·       Initiate interest to cross train with other operators handling different press machine to enhance skills  

·       Certificate of any program in Printing Technology (Preferred)

·       At least 5 years experience handling Manroland 700 machine

·       Familiar with installing different machine parts of the press such as plates, rollers and feed guides and adjusting them to meet the required result

·       Attention to details & Excellent communication skills in English

·       Previous experience in leading a team

·       Technical knowledge on the printing machines

·       Possess good mathematical skills necessary to compute percentages, weights and measures and to calculate the amount of ink and paper needed to process jobs