Job Vacancy For Printing Operator

West African Examinations Council (WAEC)

  • Accra
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 30 days ago
Job Vacancy For Printing OperatorThe West African Examinations Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the under-mentioned vacant positions in the Ghana National Office.DUTIESThe successful applicant will be required to perform the following duties among others in the Reprographics Department:
  • Prepare and operate offset printing machines.
  • Perform daily cleaning, routine and scheduled maintenance on machines.
  • Monitor the printing process to maintain print quality.
  • Assist in training individuals and other team members assigned.
  • Comply with established security and safety procedures, policies and core processes of the organization.
  • Work with other departments and maintenance personnel on projects.
  • Focus on improved quality, work turn-around, safety, cost reductions and customer satisfaction.
  • Perform other job duties as assigned (operating photocopiers, duplicators, etc).
  • Resolve minor technical issues with presses, ink and other solutions as necessary.
AGE REQUIREMENT
  • Applicants must not be more than thirty (30) years of age at the time of applying.
Qualification Required & Experience
  • Applicants must possess a minimum of WASSCE/SSSCE/GBCE/GCE Ordinary Level with credits in at least five (5) subjects, including English Language and Mathematics,
OR
  • BECE and Printing Craft certificate issued by Ghana Education Service or NVTI Grade certificate.
EXPERIENCE
  • Applicants must have at least one (1) year relevant post-qualification experience in a reputable organization.
  • Familiarity with various types of offset presses (Single sheet-feed, Continuous-feed).
KEY COMPETENCIES
  • Ability to detect defects in printed pieces while jobs are in progress and make adjustments for correction.
  • Very good quality-driven work habits.
  • Strong commitment to meet deadlines and quality standards.
  • Ability to comprehend and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Basic mechanical ability and a desire to acquire further knowledge and understanding of the operations of offset printing press.
  • Knowledge/experience of the use of and application of inks to paper and the various chemicals and materials used in the pressroom.
  • Ability to be trained to operate other finishing machines and digital presses.
  • Knowledge of pre-press work as related to press activities (correct imposition and gripping)
  • Willingness to work overtime and if needed holidays and weekends
OTHER INFORMATION
  • All applicants must be physically and medically fit and of good character.
RemunerationThe salary and conditions of service are highly competitive.Location: AccraHow To Apply For The JobTo submit your application, click on the link below and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.Closing Date: 14 August, 2020Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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