Printer at Standard Group

Reporting to the Supervisor- Print, the Printer will be expected to deliver on operational and technical requirements in accordance with quality standards.

Printer Job Responsibilities

• Daily planning and production of the company and external clients publication;
• Adhering to the standard operating policy by reviewing job orders and determining job specifications such as;
• Pagination, deadlines, supply demand and colour sequencing.
• Control and maintaining high quality standard of the printed products consistently during press run;
• Timely detection and resolving of printing related defects at the shortest time possible
• Performs all regular daily, weekly, or monthly maintenance activities for the presses and other pressroom equipment in compliance with maintenance schedule.
• Ensure equipment and operator’s safety inclusive of the press-hall housekeeping standards
• Generating production and maintenance reports as required.

Requirements for the Printer Job

• Completion of secondary school education: KCSE certificate
• Completion of a college program in printing technology: Diploma in Printing Technology.
• Three years on-the-job working experience on web offset press will be an added advantage.
• A growing knowledge of the use of and application of inks to paper and of the various chemicals and materials used in the pressroom.
• Basic mechanical skills and ability to acquire knowledge and understanding of the operation of web offset offset printing presses in general.
• Must possess a strong commitment to quality of work produced
• Ability to comprehend and effectively follow oral and written instructions with minimal supervision.
• Computer literacy.