Artisan (Specialised): Digital Printing Line needed at Government Printing Works

REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 10 qualification plus a completed apprenticeship in printing Trade. Passed Trade Test Certificate in Lithography, Rotary Web-Fed Offset or Continuous Stationery.
• Grade 12 will be an advantage. Five (5) years applicable post qualification experience operating multi-colour printing press. In depth technical knowledge of printing, processes and equipment. Willingness to work shifts and or extended working hours.  

DUTIES :

• Operate Digital Printing equipment with online and offline finishing functions. Prepare and make ready printing press and finishing lines. Assist with the prepress processes for all digital printing files.
• Provide in-depth technical printing advice and solutions for seamless process flow, process design and printing products improvements.
• Enhance printing processes, productivity and ensure consistent quality printing throughout the process. Perform basic equipment maintenance.
• Adhere to service schedule maintenance of printing equipment as per the existing standards operating procedures and OEM requirements.
• Perform and ensure that Quality assurance and control procedures and processes are adhered to as per the Standard Operations Procedures applicable.