About the Role The Printing Operator will join the Machine Assembly and Manufacturing Department and will be responsible for operating, setting up, troubleshooting and maintaining printing machines. The role will also support machine trials, installation and commissioning at customer sites.

Key Responsibilities

Operate and set up Flexographic and Offset printing machines

Perform job changeovers and plate/cylinder settings

Control registration, impression, ink, colour and machine parameters

Maintain print quality, colour density and production efficiency

Minimise wastage and maximise machine uptime

Work with plates, anilox rollers, doctor blades, blankets, cylinders, inks and substrates

Manage drying systems and web tension

Identify and resolve common printing defects

Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and pneumatic issues

Perform preventive maintenance, cleaning,



lubrication and adjustments

Support machine installation, trials, calibration, commissioning and breakdown resolution

Requirements

Minimum five years of printing-industry experience

Hands-on experience as a Printing Operator is essential

Strong knowledge of both Flexographic and Offset printing

Good understanding of printing processes, machinery and print-quality control

Technical qualification in Printing, Graphic Technologies, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline

Experience with printing-equipment manufacturing is an advantage

English communication skills will be valued

Willingness to travel

Meticulous, reliable, self-motivated and comfortable working as part of a team

📌 Printing Operator (Barcelona)
🏢 Uplift People Consulting
📍 Barcelona