Position Title: Metal Printer
Department: Production / Printing
Reports To: Printing Supervisor / Production Manager
Location: UAE
Role Overview:
The Metal Printer is responsible for operating and maintaining metal sheet printing machines used
in the tin can manufacturing process. This role ensures accurate, high-quality printing on tinplate
sheets as per customer specifications while maintaining efficiency, safety, and production
standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate offset metal printing machines (e.g., CRABTREE, MAILANDER) for tinplate sheets used
  in can making.
• Prepare printing plates, inks, rollers, and tinplate sheets according to job specifications.
• Monitor print quality (registration, color matching, ink density, and image clarity) and make
  necessary adjustments.
• Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, and troubleshooting of printing machinery.
• Ensure compliance with production schedules, minimizing downtime and waste.
• Maintain accurate records of production output, ink usage, and quality checks.
• Follow safety guidelines and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Collaborate with quality control and production teams to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Assist in training junior operators or helpers when required.
  Qualifications & Skills:
• Education: Diploma / ITI / Technical certification in Printing Technology or related field.
• Experience: 2–5 years of experience as a Metal Printer / Offset Printer, preferably in tin can or
  packaging industry.
• Technical Knowledge:
• Familiarity with offset printing process on tinplate.
• Knowledge of inks, coatings, varnishes, and curing processes.
• Understanding of color matching and print quality standards.
• Skills:
• Mechanical aptitude for machine adjustments.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Basic computer literacy for machine settings and reporting.
  Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
• Printing accuracy and quality (color, registration, coating).
• Machine uptime and productivity.
• Waste reduction and ink utilization.
• Compliance with safety and quality standards.