Digital Printing Machine Operator

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Digital Printing Machine Operator to join our production team on an urgent basis. The successful candidate will operate digital printing and fabrication machinery, prepare print‑ready files, perform finishing works, maintain equipment, and ensure high‑quality production for branding, events, exhibitions, signage, and fabrication projects.

Key responsibilities

• Operate large and small‑format digital printers (UV, solvent, eco‑solvent, latex) and related finishing equipment such as CNC routers, plotters, laser cutters, and laminators.
• Prepare substrates, inks and materials, perform test prints, and adjust alignment, sizing and colour accuracy.
• Carry out cutting, trimming, laminating, mounting, routing and assembly of materials like vinyl, acrylic, MDF, foam board, aluminum, PVC, fabric and paper.
• Prepare and verify print‑ready files (AI, PDF, PSD, EPS) and modify artwork using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
• Operate RIP software, manage production queues and perform basic colour calibration, profiling and quality checks.
• Troubleshoot minor machine, mechanical and software issues, and conduct routine cleaning, calibration and preventive maintenance.
• Follow HSE and production quality requirements, coordinate with designers, production teams and project managers, and maintain production records.

Required profile

• 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.
• Experience in signage, advertising, events, exhibitions or fabrication is an advantage.
• 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.
• Immediate availability.

Required skills

• Operation of digital printers (UV, solvent, eco‑solvent, latex) and CNC routers, plotters, laser cutters, laminators.
• Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and basic InDesign proficiency.
• RIP software usage and print‑production workflow management.
• Colour calibration, profiling and quality control.
• Preparation and verification of print‑ready files (AI, PDF, PSD, EPS).
• Basic mechanical troubleshooting of printing and fabrication equipment.