Description
Job Summary:
This position supports the setup, feeding, and monitoring of offset printing machines, ensuring print quality, departmental organization, and compliance with safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Operational support for offset printing machines
2. Monitoring and quality control of printing
3. Organization and maintenance of the printing department
Printing Assistant \#1300
**RESPONSIBILITIES:**
Setup and Operational Support
* Assist in preparing offset printing machines (paper, ink, plates, and required consumables).
* Help adjust color registration and alignment under the printer's guidance.
* Prepare and organize materials according to production orders.
Feeding and Production Monitoring
* Feed paper and consumables into the machine during print runs.
* Monitor the production process, identifying and reporting potential printing defects, waste, or shortages of consumables.
* Collect, organize, and package finished products according to specifications for each segment (editorial, commercial, and packaging).
Quality Control
* Assist in proof verification to ensure color fidelity and print quality.
* Sort and identify batches according to defined quality standards.
Organization and Maintenance
* Maintain a clean, organized department with properly labeled materials.
* Assist in basic machine maintenance (cleaning, cloth replacement, roller washing, removal of ink residue and paper dust).
* Comply with safety regulations, proper use of PPE, and industry best practices.
**REQUIREMENTS:**
* Basic knowledge of printing processes is considered an advantage;
* Attention to detail, organizational skills, discipline, and ability to work in a team;
* Availability to work across different printing lines (editorial, commercial, and packaging);
* Availability for overtime.
**Minimum Education:** High School Diploma (Secondary Education)