Gravure Printer

**Job Desciption**:
**Key Duties and Responsibilities**:

- To check and report defects spotted during initial start of production cycles of both printing and binding
- Analyse, coordinate, and organize Press Gravure operations and procedures to ensure the safe, efficient and timely delivery of all Press Gravure commitments
- Establish and maintain contingency plans in cases where machine/safety operations or deadlines may be in jeopardy
- Evaluate Press Gravure production, revise procedures, recommend procedure changes and continuously review established procedures to improve efficiency of workflow, safety and equipment reliability
- Oversee the quality control, quality assurance and waste control functions
- Ensure physical plant cleanliness is maintained at all times within the Press Web Offset and warehouse area
- Ensure inventory of consumable products and critical spare parts are maintained at sufficient levels at all times to prevent interruptions in production or services
- Ensure Press Gravure compliance at all times with all company programs, policies and procedures
- Assist assigned personnel in the completion of necessary work as needed
- Support Senior Gravure Printer

**Educational Requirements**:

- A trade qualification in Press Gravure

**Experience Requirements**:

- A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience and expertise in a Press Gravure environment
- At least 2 years’ experience in a same or similar role

**Skills and Competencies**:

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to plan, organize and to work well under pressure
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Safety conscientious and customer oriented
- Acute attention to detail and work precision
- Conscientious attitude towards quality
- The ability to maintain sound labour relations combined with a strong sense of punctuality
- A strong affinity for Quality Management and the ability to check colour and print quality