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