About the job
The Pre-Press Operator, working closely with the Technical Services Supervisor, is responsible for managing the pre-press processes and operating assigned machinery within the printing and coding facility. This role requires technical expertise in plate making, a high degree of precision, and an efficiency-oriented mindset to ensure the highest quality of production readiness.
ROLE
• Ensure all pre-press machinery is operated correctly and maintained according to the production plan with an efficiency mindset
• Execute operator-level maintenance and cleaning protocols for pre-press assets as defined in maintenance plans
• Take proactive measures under the supervision of the Technical Service Supervisor to minimize material waste
• Promptly identify and report any production process failures or technical malfunctions to the supervisor
• Support all facility production operations and cross-functional tasks as required
• Operate all pre-press equipment, ensuring precise plate production and preparation
• Systematically track and record the usage of raw materials, consumables, and stock levels related to pre-press
• Maintain accurate documentation of operational data and resource consumption
• Suggest technical and operational improvements to optimize pre-press efficiency
• Undertake any other business-related tasks to support facility objectives
PROFILE
• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent technical certification
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience with CTP (Computer-to-Plate) systems
• Minimum 2 years of experience specifically in Flexo plate making processes
• At least 3 years of overall experience in Flexo printing in the label market
• Proven experience with Dupont Cyrel Fast and Esko machinery is a significant advantage
• Prior experience in packaging, printing, pharmaceuticals or slitting labels production is highly desirable
• Proficient in using hand tools and capable of performing tasks at heights or carrying loads as required
• High level of safety and compliance awareness, with strong teamwork and communication skills
• Familiarity with MS Office Suite; basic SAP knowledge is a plus
• Flexibility to work in shifts and/or on an on-call basis
• Valid forklift license is a plus; otherwise, a willingness to obtain certification and operate a forklift when needed
• Basic proficiency in English is considered an asset
JOIN US!
• Our success comes from our highly skilled and talented employees
• Respectful entrepreneurship and long-term vision are key for success
• Our people contribute to a more secure world
• Diversity at all levels of an organisation is a strength
We offer an exciting and challenging role, with great potential for personal development within a unique organization in a fascinating and fast-growing industry. Your file will be handled with upmost confidentiality and discretion.
SICPA is a Swiss technology company that supports the effective governance and long-term prosperity of nations. Our platform of sovereignty enables our customers to authenticate and secure their vital assets, through custom solutions based on a century of combined cutting-edge innovations in material, digital and data science domains. At the center of every SICPA solution is a custom crafted molecule, unique to each nation. Acting as a single source of truth, these unique markers are deployed across the full value chain to generate actionable and trustworthy insights in real time.
Established in 1927 and headquartered in Switzerland, SICPA is best known for safeguarding the majority of the world's banknotes. With operations across five continents, today our platform delivers sovereignty solutions mainly across revenue mobilisation, identity verification, healthcare security, and brand protection.
SICPA’s technological leadership and successful development and implementation of these solutions is the result of the expertise and dedication of our 3,000 employees worldwide from more than 80 nationalities. Our staff includes high-level experts in numerous technical and scientific disciplines, such as chemistry, physics, optics, cryptology, engineering or computer science. With strong innovation capabilities, we hold more than 6,000 patents.
