Position: Flexo Printing Assistant Operator
Department: Production / Printing
Location: Chennai (or as applicable)
Reports To: Flexo Printing Operator / Production Supervisor
Job Summary
Assist the Flexo Printing Operator in setting up, operating, and maintaining flexographic printing machines to ensure high-quality printing, maximum productivity, and minimum wastage while following safety and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
· Assist in machine setup, job changeovers, and production preparation.
· Mount printing plates, anilox rollers, doctor blades, and cylinders as instructed.
· Load substrates such as labels, paper, film, and other materials into the machine.
· Prepare and supply inks, solvents, and consumables for production.
· Monitor print quality, color consistency, registration, and defects during production.
· Support the operator in maintaining machine speed and production targets.
· Help perform cleaning of printing units, ink trays, rollers, and machine components.
· Maintain housekeeping around the press and work area.
· Assist in troubleshooting minor machine issues and report major problems to the operator or supervisor.
· Record production data, wastage, downtime, and material consumption.
· Follow all safety, quality, and company procedures.
Required Skills
· Basic knowledge of flexographic printing processes.
· Understanding of inks, substrates, and printing materials.
· Ability to identify print defects and quality issues.
· Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn machine operations.
· Good communication and teamwork skills.
· Ability to work in shifts and under production deadlines.
Qualifications
Diploma / ITI / Any Technical Qualification preferred.
1–8 years of experience in Flexographic Printing, Label Printing, or Packaging Printing.
Freshers with relevant technical training may also be considered.
Pay: ₹15,758.75 - ₹46,293.36 per month
Work Location: In person
