Vacant Openings at Government Printing Works

REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 10 or equivalent qualification plus a completed apprenticeship and passed Trade Test in Rotary Web-Offset /Lithography / Continuous Stationery Machine Minding. Grade 12 will be an added advantage.
• At least 10 years post-apprenticeship experience in Lithography/ Rotary Web-Offset Continuous Stationery Machine Minding of which 5 years' must have been in operating multi-colour computerized web-fed machines.
• Concepta printing press experience will be an added advantage. 3 years' proven supervisory experience. Commitment to work shifts, Knowledge of Safety, Healthy, Environment and Quality (SHREQ) management requirements Act and other regulations and policies. 

 DUTIES :

• Operate and oversee an automated multi-color Web-Fed Continuous Stationery Concepta printing press with specialized finishing processes such as the Sheeter, Folder, and numbering and Web delivery unit. Assist in managing and or supervision of the Security Special product printing team. Ensure Efficient and effective utilization of production equipment, make sure that daily production targets are met and provide daily production reports to management. Provide technical assistance on operational challenges and maintenance of the printing press.
• Oversee and monitor the training programmes of apprentices, Printers Assistant and Artisans. Ensure that the equipment is kept in good condition and regularly maintained and ensure that quality assurance and control of the printed security product processes are adhered to in accordance to SOP and customer’s specifications. Plan, organize and allocate production resources in line with production schedule. Make sure the working environment and housekeeping is in Comply with all OHSA safety regulations. Monitor and mitigate plant related safety risks. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 10 or equivalent qualification plus a completed apprenticeship and passed Trade Test in Lithography Machine Minding.
• Grade 12 will be an added advantage.
• At least 10 years post-apprenticeship experience in Lithography Machine Minding of which 5 years' must have been in operating multi-colour computerized web-fed machines. Komori printing press experience will be an added advantage .
• 3 years' proven supervisory experience. Commitment to work shifts, Knowledge of Safety, Healthy, Environment and Quality (SHREQ) management requirements Act and other regulations and policies. 

 
DUTIES :

• Operate and oversee an automated multi-colour Lithography printing press. Assist in managing and or supervision of the Security Special product printing team. Ensure Efficient and effective utilization of production equipment, make sure that daily production targets are met and provide daily production reports to management.
• Provide technical assistance on operational challenges and maintenance of the printing press. Oversee and monitor the training programmes of apprentices, Printers Assistant and Artisans.
• Ensure that the equipment is kept in good condition and regularly maintained and ensure that quality assurance and control of the printed security product processes are adhered to in accordance with SOP and customer’s specifications. Plan, organize and allocate production resources in line with production schedule. Make sure the working environment and housekeeping is in Comply with all OHSA safety regulations. Monitor and mitigate plant related safety risks. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 10 or equivalent qualification plus a completed apprenticeship and passed Trade Test Certificate in Mechanized Bookbinding Trade.
• At least 5 years’ post apprenticeship experience.
• In depth knowledge of Bookbinding equipment and quality assurance and control measures. Ability to train, transfer skills and commitment to work shifts. 

DUTIES :

• Operate Packaging and Bookbinding finishing equipment including CMC Packaging machines, Saddle-Stich, Shrink Wrap, etc. Meet daily production targets as per the schedule and standard.
• Ensure that security materials are processed safely in line with the Standard Operation Procedures. Ensure good quality assurance and control on all security production materials. Plan, allocate and organize Shop floor resources in compliance with production schedule and daily targets.
• Assist in Supervising, training, coaching and development of apprentices Artisans, and Printers’ Assistants. Allocate tasks to Artisans and Printers’ Assistants. Adhere to OHSA regulations and Government Printing Work policies. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 10 qualification plus a completed apprenticeship in Rotary Web-Offset Machine Minding. Passed Trade Test Certificate in Rotary Web Offset Machine Minding.
• Grade 12 will be an added advantage.
• At least five (5) years’ post apprenticeship appropriate experience in operation of the multicolour Rotary Web-Offset printing equipment. Good knowledge of printing processes and equipment. Willingness to work shifts and extended working hours when the need arises. 

 
DUTIES :

• Operate a multicolour Rotary Web-Offset Printing press. Ensure that Quality assurance and control and standard operation procedures are adhered to. Perform basic maintenance task in line with OEM and schedule maintenance plan requirements.
• Assist in training and developing of staff, supervision and allocation of print orders and shop floor and production planning. Ensuring adherence to SHREQ processes. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 10 qualification plus a completed apprenticeship in Lithography, Rotary Web-Offset or Continuous Stationery Offset Printing Trade. Passed Trade Test Certificate in any of the printing trade.
• Grade 12 will be an advantage.
• At least five (5) years’ post apprenticeship appropriate experience. Good knowledge of multicolour printing processes and equipment. Willingness to work shifts and extended hours. 

 DUTIES :

• Operate multicolour Digital Printing press with online and offline finishing functions. Allocate resources and print orders accordingly.
• Effectively plan shop floor production. Execute prepress process involving all digital printing files.
• Continuously improve printing processes and ensure high quality standards of printed materials. Quality assurance and control of printing products.
• Supervise and train staff. Perform basic service maintenance tasks on printing presses in line with OEM and scheduled maintenance plan requirements. Ensuring adherence to SHREQ processes. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 10 qualification plus a completed apprenticeship in printing Trade. Passed Trade Test Certificate in Lithography, Rotary Web-Fed Offset or Continuous Stationery.
• Grade 12 will be an advantage.
• Five (5) years applicable post qualification experience operating multi-colour printing press. In depth technical knowledge of printing, processes and equipment. Willingness to work shifts and or extended working hours.  

DUTIES :

• Operate Digital Printing equipment with online and offline finishing functions. Prepare and make ready of printing press and finishing lines. Assist with the prepress processes for all digital printing files. Provide in-depth technical printing advice and solutions for a seamless process flow, process design and printing products improvements.
• Enhance printing processes, productivity and ensure consistent quality printing throughout the process. Perform basic equipment maintenance. Adhere to service schedule maintenance of printing equipment as per the existing standards operating procedures and OEM requirements. Perform and ensure that Quality assurance and control procedures and processes are adhered to as per the Standard Operations Procedures applicable. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 10 or equivalent qualification plus a completed apprenticeship and passed Trade Test Certificate in Mechanized Bookbinding printing Trade.
• Basic Computer literacy skill. Knowledge of CMC Packaging equipment will be an added advantage.
• Ability to operate various binding equipment such as Saddle-Sticher, Folding, Packaging machines and quality assurance and control measures. Commitment to work shifts. 

 DUTIES :

• Operate Packaging and Bookbinding finishing equipment including CMC Packaging machines, Guillotine, Shrink Wrap, Foiling, etc. Meet daily production targets as per the schedule and standard.
• Ensure that security materials are processed safely in line with the Standard Operation Procedures.
• Ensure good quality assurance and control on all security production materials. Adhere to OHSA regulations and Government Printing Work policies. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 10 or equivalent qualification plus a completed apprenticeship and passed trade test in Rotary Web Offset Machine Minding, Grade 12 will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of computerized printing presses and basic computer skills, Quality Conscious and attention to details, Planning and organizing skills, Commitment to work shifts. 

DUTIES :

• Operate automated multi-colour Rotary-Web-Fed printing press. Meet daily production targets as per the schedule and standard.
• Print high quality security products.
• Ensure that security materials are processed safely in line with the Standard Operation Procedures. Ensure good quality assurance and control measures on all security production materials. Adhere to OHSA regulations and Government Printing Work policies. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 10 or equivalent qualification plus a completed apprenticeship and passed trade test in Lithography Machine Minding, Grade 12 and KOMORI printing experience will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of computerized printing presses and basic computer skills, Quality Conscious and attention to details, Planning and organizing skills, Commitment to work shifts. 

DUTIES :

• Operate an automated multi-colour Lithography printing press.
• Meet daily production targets as per the schedule and Standard Operation Procures. Print high quality security products.
• Ensure that security materials are processed safely in line with the Standard Operation Procedures. Ensure good quality assurance and control measures on all security production materials.
• Adhere to OHSA regulations and Government Printing Work policies. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 10 or equivalent qualification plus a completed apprenticeship and passed Trade Test Certificate in Continuous Stationery Machine Minder Trade or Mechanized Bookbinding Trade Basic Computer literacy skill.
• Knowledge of Roll collator finishing equipment will be an added advantage. Quality assurance and control measures and commitment to work shifts. 

 DUTIES :

• Operate the Roll collator equipment.
• Meet daily production targets as per the schedule and standard.
• Ensure that security materials are processed safely in line with the Standard Operation Procedures.
• Ensure good quality assurance and control on all security production materials. Adhere to OHSA regulations and Government Printing Work policies.