Production Assistant - Printing / Media House at Career Connections Ltd

Reporting to: General Manager

Location: Hargeisa, Somaliland

Salary: USD 800 + Accommodation

Job Purpose: Read job order and ensure screens, colors, and sheets and all kinds of printouts are accurate according to job specifications.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operation / set-up of large format digital printing press.
• Vinyl cutting machine set-up and operation.
• Accurately producing large format prints to colour and size specifications.
• Understanding and good knowledge of colour digital printing on various substrates.
• Produces product to specification, within budget, and in expected time frame.
• Accounts for all labor and material consumed on job by job basis.
• Perform routine maintenance to insure optimal printing conditions.
• Monitors output quality through course of a run.
• Adheres to and promotes all safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, production schedule, layouts and written instruction.
• Review all proofs and final product samples produced on digital equipment before releasing to internal or external customers

Qualifications and work experience

• Secondary or any diploma related to IT or Printing production.
• At least 3 years experienced in print and digital production house.
• Ability to interpret and execute work from graphic layouts and work instructions.
• Good eye for colour.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including Mac and Windows Operating Systems.
• Must possess high mechanical aptitude.
• Experience with finishing, Cutting, Embroidery, grommeting, drilling.
• Must possess skills in banner mounting and sticker/ vinyl wrapping.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize work as well as work well under tight deadlines.
• Ability to read and understand oral/written instructions and set up press to carry out instructions.
• Thorough knowledge of press operations and functions and problem-solving on press.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
• Able to read standard rulers.
• Great attention to detail in order to spot flaws, banding, possible art issues and colour shade differences.
• Ability to maintain documentation necessary to reproduce projects.
• Ability to maintain positive, professional demeanour at all times.
• Work as a team to support other production employees on the team as necessary.
• Must exhibit strong interpersonal skills, is positive, pleasant and respectful.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed.
• Able to stand for extended period of time.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Working conditions

• Generally, work a standard 8:00 am to 8:30 pm including 4 hours’ lunch break as per company policy.
• Working extra hours, weekends and public holidays when required.