Fabrication Technician

Role Overview

Fabrication Technician at Burjline Builders, seeking an experienced professional to join the production team on an urgent basis.

Role Purpose

Operate digital printing and fabrication machinery, prepare print-ready files, perform finishing works, and maintain equipment to ensure high-quality production for branding, events, exhibitions, signage, and fabrication projects.

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 and File Preparation

• Prepare substrates, inks, and materials according to job requirements.
• Prepare and modify artwork using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Prepare and verify print-ready files including AI, PDF, PSD, and EPS formats.
• Handle materials such as vinyl, acrylic, MDF, foam board, aluminum, PVC, fabric, and paper.

Quality Control and Testing

• Perform test prints and make adjustments for alignment, sizing, and colour accuracy.
• Perform basic colour calibration, profiling, and quality checks.
• Ability to read artworks, layouts, technical drawings, and job instructions.

Finishing and Assembly

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

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

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

Compliance and Coordination

• Follow all HSE and production quality requirements.
• Coordinate with designers, production teams, and project managers to ensure accurate job execution.
• Maintain production records and monitor material and consumable usage.
• 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.
• 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.
• Basic mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in signage, advertising, events, exhibitions, or fabrication is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; basic InDesign knowledge is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Good teamwork, communication, and time-management skills.
• Physically capable of handling production materials and working extended hours when required.

Additional Information

• Immediate joiners required.