Overview
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Printing Foil Machine Operator to join our print finishing team in Ajman, UAE. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining hot foil stamping and embossing machinery to apply premium decorative finishes (metallic, holographic, pigment foil) on commercial print products, luxury packaging, business stationery, and promotional items.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
1. Machine Setup & Preparation Set up and calibrate hot foil stamping and embossing machines according to job orders and client specifications. * Mount and align foiling dies, blocks, and plates accurately onto the machine. * Adjust settings including heat temperature, pressure, dwell time, and foil tension to match specific paper or packaging materials. * Load raw materials* (foil rolls, paper stock, cardboard, rigid boxes) into feeding units.
2. Machine Operation & Production Operate the foiling machine* smoothly throughout production runs to ensure steady output. * Apply metallic, holographic, or pigment foils with precise registration and clean edges. * Perform embossing and debossing functions when specified in job orders. * Monitor foil consumption and production speed to reduce material waste and meet deadlines.
3. Quality Control & Inspection Run sample test sheets* before starting full production to verify foil adhesion and registration accuracy. * Conduct continuous visual checks during production to spot defects (such as flaking, misaligned foil, or scuff marks). * Stop and adjust equipment immediately if output quality falls below company standards.
4. Maintenance & Troubleshooting
5. Workplace Safety & Administration
Required Qualifications & Experience
How to Apply
Interested applicants based in the UAE can send their CV to [[email protected]] or contact via WhatsApp at [+971 505320497] with the subject: "Printing Foil Machine Operator Manual Application_PFMO - Ajman". Jobe code : PFMO01