UV Printing Operator
Location: Ajman, UAE
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
Xpres Gifts Preparing Co. is looking for a skilled and detail-oriented UV Printing Operator to join our production team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating UV flatbed printing machines to produce high-quality prints on wood, PU leather, acrylic, packaging components, and a wide range of customized gift items.
Key ResponsibilitiesUV Printing Operations
• Set up, operate, and monitor UV flatbed printing machine for various materials including:
• Wood
• MDF
• PU leather
• Acrylic
• Gift boxes & packaging components
• Custom promotional items
• Prepare artwork for printing using related software (alignment, scaling, layering, ICC profiles).
• Calibrate machine settings for accurate.
• Color reproduction
• Print alignment
• White ink layering
• Varnish and gloss finishing
• Embossed or 3D UV effects
• Ensure high-quality print results that meet our branding standards for clarity, precision, and durability.
Maintenance & Quality Control
• Perform daily cleaning and maintenance of print heads, UV lamps, and ink systems.
• Conduct nozzle checks and troubleshoot printing issues quickly.
• Inspect all printed items for quality consistency, accurate color, and correct positioning.
• Maintain detailed records of print jobs, ink usage, and machine performance.
Production Support
• Work closely with our design and production teams to execute custom printing requests.
• Support sample production, prototypes, and urgent related projects.
• Assist in basic finishing tasks such as cleaning surfaces, applying coatings, or preparing items pre/post-print.
• Manage material inventory and report low stock levels or issues.
Requirements
• Proven experience operating UV flatbed printers is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge in design software.
• Experience printing on wood, leather, acrylic, and textured materials.
• Understanding of color management, white ink layering, varnish/spot UV, and multi-pass printing settings.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to premium-quality outputs.
• Ability to troubleshoot print defects (banding, misalignment, color shift, nozzle blockages).
Preferred Qualifications
• 3+ years of experience in UV printing, signage, packaging, or corporate gifts manufacturing.
• Experience producing textured, embossed, or 3D UV effects.
• Familiarity with assembling gift boxes or other finishing processes.
Work Environment
• Factory/production workshop environment.
• Standing for long periods and manually handling materials.
• Occasional overtime may be required during urgent project deadlines.
