Digital Printing Machine Operator

Role Overview

Digital Printing Machine Operator at Burjline Builders. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating digital printing and fabrication machinery, preparing print-ready files, performing finishing works, maintaining equipment, and ensuring high-quality production for branding, events, exhibitions, signage, and fabrication projects.

Role Purpose

Operate large and small-format digital printing and fabrication equipment to deliver high-quality production output across branding, events, exhibitions, signage, and fabrication projects, while maintaining equipment integrity and production schedules.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Operation

• Operate large and small-format digital printers, including UV, solvent, eco-solvent, and latex printers.
• Operate CNC routers, plotters, laser cutters, laminators, and other finishing equipment.
• Operate RIP software and manage production queues.

Material & Substrate Preparation

• Prepare substrates, inks, and materials according to job requirements.
• Handle materials such as vinyl, acrylic, MDF, foam board, aluminum, PVC, fabric, and paper.
• Prepare and modify artwork using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.

Quality Control & Testing

• Perform test prints and make adjustments for alignment, sizing, and colour accuracy.
• Perform basic colour calibration, profiling, and quality checks.
• Prepare and verify print-ready files including AI, PDF, PSD, and EPS formats.

Finishing & Assembly

• Carry out cutting, trimming, laminating, mounting, routing, and assembly works.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Carry out routine machine cleaning, calibration, and preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot minor machine, mechanical, and software-related issues.

Coordination & Documentation

• Coordinate with designers, production teams, and project managers to ensure accurate job execution.
• Maintain production records and monitor material and consumable usage.
• Follow all HSE and production quality requirements.

Project Support

• Support urgent projects, exhibitions, installations, and high-demand production periods.

Qualifications & Experience

• Technical Diploma or certification in Printing Technology, Graphic Arts, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Digital Print Operator, CNC Operator, Fabrication Technician, or similar role.
• Strong practical knowledge of digital printing and fabrication machinery.
• Experience with RIP software and print production workflows.
• Knowledge of colour management and print quality control.
• Experience in signage, advertising, events, exhibitions, or fabrication is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; basic InDesign knowledge is preferred.
• Ability to read artworks, layouts, technical drawings, and job instructions.
• Basic mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Physically capable of handling production materials and working extended hours when required.
• Good teamwork, communication, and time-management skills.

Additional Information

• Availability: Immediate joiners.
• Urgent recruitment on an ongoing basis.