LARGE FORMAT PRINTER OPERATOR

Job description

About Kutwila Media and Marketing Limited

Kutwila Media and Marketing Limited is a fast-growing, innovative, and youth-driven media and marketing agency headquartered in Lusaka, Zambia. Since our inception in 2024, we have been at the forefront of delivering bold, creative, and impactful solutions to our clients across corporate, SME, political, and nonprofit sectors.

Our core services include large format printing, vehicle and shop branding, digital marketing, social media management, brand activations, and corporate media services. At Kutwila, we pride ourselves on combining creativity with technology to build strong brands, elevate customer engagement, and drive measurable results.

As a company rooted in professionalism, innovation, and empowerment, we are committed to nurturing young talent and redefining the future of marketing in Zambia and beyond.

About Position

A Large Format Printer Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining large format printers to produce high-quality printed materials, such as signs, banners, and graphics. This role involves setting up machines, managing files, selecting materials, and ensuring accurate printing and quality control.
Key Responsibilities:

Operating and Maintaining Printers:
Setting up and operating various large format printers, including those with different technologies like dyesub, latex, and inkjet.
File Preparation:
Preparing and inspecting digital files for printing, ensuring proper layout and imposition.
 Material Selection:
Choosing the correct materials for specific printing projects, such as vinyl, banner fabric, or other substrates.
Quality Control:
Inspecting printed materials to ensure accurate color replication, print placement, and overall quality.
 Troubleshooting and Maintenance:
Identifying and resolving equipment issues to minimize downtime and maintain printer efficiency.
Inventory Management:
Maintaining inventory levels of printing supplies and materials.
Collaboration:
Collaborating with design and production teams to meet deadlines and project requirements.
Safety Compliance:
Adhering to safety protocols and procedures when operating machinery and handling materials.
Required Skills
Technical Proficiency: Understanding of printing processes, printer operation, and RIP software.
Quality Control: Ability to identify and resolve print quality issues.
Problem-Solving: Troubleshooting and resolving equipment malfunctions.
Attention to Detail: Ensuring accurate print placement, color replication, and overall quality.
Communication: Collaborating effectively with team members and clients.
Time Management: Meeting deadlines and managing workload efficiently.
Added Advantage:
At least one year experience in same or similar position.
Proficiency in operating DTF, Heat press, Plotter, embroidery, industrial multipurpose printing machines.
Experience with specific printer brands (e.g., HP, Extreme, Fuja).
Knowledge of various  RIP software (e.g., Maintop).
Familiarity with different finishing processes (e.g., laminating, cutting)

Interested candidates meeting the above qualifications should send their application letters and academic qualifications in one scanned document PDF File to info@kutwila.com not later than

13 /05/2025 only shortlisted candidates will be called for interviews.