Printing Machine Operator (Offset) Jobs in Chennai Paper, Print, and Packaging Company

📋 Job Description

Jobzi is sourcing qualified candidates for Printing Machine Operator (Offset) positions in Chennai's private Paper, Print, and Packaging Company sector. This is a full-time opportunity with a reputed Paper, Printing, and Packaging employer in Chennai offering competitive salary, structured growth, and a professional work environment. Tamil communication skills are preferred alongside English for professional and business interaction in Chennai.

📌 Key Responsibilities

• Operate single-colour and multi-colour offset printing machines
• Set up paper feed, ink levels, and press speed before each job run
• Monitor print quality against approved colour proofs throughout production
• Adjust dampening and ink balance to control dot gain and colour shift
• Replace printing plates and blankets following job changeover procedures
• Record production counts, waste sheets, and downtime in shift logs
• Carry out daily and weekly preventive maintenance on press units

🎓 Qualifications and Requirements

• Can you describe the offset printing process from plate to final printed sheet?
• How do you control ink-water balance on a litho offset press?
• What steps do you take when a colour registration problem appears mid-run?
• How do you handle paper curl, static, and misfeeds during long print runs?
• What is the purpose of ICC colour profiles and how are they used on press?
• Describe your experience with CTP plates and how they differ from conventional PS plates
• How do you perform a blanket wash and why is it critical between jobs?
• Good Tamil and English communication skills for team coordination and client interaction in Chennai.

✅ Required Skills