Trainee Printer Job at Vision Group Uganda

Job Title: Trainee Printer

Reports to: Printing Supervisor

Description of Purpose:
To ensure printing jobs are carried out as instructed and as per the given schedule to make sure jobs are done in good quality and delivered on time.

Key Result Areas:

• Engage and disengage quarter fold on the folder in order to print a job on a quarter foldrs
• Set ink rollers in order to balance the flow of ink on paper.
• Assist in changing worn out blankets in order to improve the quality of the print on the paper
• Registration of colors in order to achieve a perfect image printout.
• Webbing of different towers of the machine in order to start printing
• Fill up the fountain solution in the drum of the auto mixer in order to ensure a quality and clean print job
• Fill the machine ducts of different towers with ink in order to enable ink pass on the paper.
• To set ink values in order to achieve the right ink composition

Qualifications and Experience

• An ordinary Diploma in Mechanical & Production Engineering
• A certificate in Printing Technology
• Ability to interpret, analyze and report on technical processes
• Able to work under minimal supervision and willing to work long hours and night shifts
• Must be able to bend and mount plates precisely
• Knowledge of print finishing and ability to visualize the finished product
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to work with deadlines

How to Apply:
If you are interested in the above position, address your applications to :

Chief Human Resources Officer,
The New Vision Group Printing and Publishing Company Ltd.
P.O. Box 9815, Kampala, Uganda

Deadline: Monday 12th September 2011