Machine Operator – Print Production

About the role

Lanyardy® is looking for a full‑time Machine Operator to join its print production team in Al Wukair, Qatar. The role blends graphic design, artwork preparation, and operation of various digital printing machines to deliver customized lanyards, badges, stickers and other printed products.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and monitor printing equipment for lanyards, badges, cards, stickers and other customized items.
• Prepare customer artwork and production files, ensuring correct dimensions, bleed, resolution and colour specifications.
• Create and modify designs using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop or CorelDRAW.
• Perform pre‑press checks, test prints and quality monitoring throughout production.
• Handle variable‑data printing, including names, QR codes, barcodes and photos.
• Maintain production records, perform routine cleaning and basic preventive maintenance of printers.
• Support cutting, finishing, assembly and packing as needed, especially during high‑volume events.

Required profile

• Previous experience (at least 1 month) as a Printer Operator, Graphic Designer, Pre‑Press Operator or Digital Printing Operator.
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; CorelDRAW is a plus.
• Understanding of CMYK/RGB, resolution, bleed, vector artwork and colour matching.
• Ability to work independently, handle multiple orders under tight deadlines and flexibly extend hours for urgent production.

Required skills

• Digital Printing
• Variable‑data printing
• Adobe Illustrator
• Photoshop
• CorelDRAW
• UV printing
• Sublimation printing
• Heat‑transfer printing
• Card and badge printing