Machine Operator Rotogravure Jobs in Noida

Machine Operator Rotogravure runs high-speed 8-10 colour rotogravure printing machines to print on flexible packaging films (BOPP, PET, CPP, LDPE).

Responsible for cylinder mounting, doctor blade setup, ink circulation, drying chamber control and achieving production targets during 12-hour shifts.

• Cylinder Mounting & Registration

  Mount rotogravure cylinders (steel/chrome), set print direction, register colours using video inspection, achieve perfect 0.1mm registration.

• Doctor Blade & Ink System

  Install ceramic doctor blades (0.15-0.2mm gap), setup ink circulation pumps, maintain ink viscosity 18-22 sec (Zahn Cup #2), clean chambers.

• Drying Chamber Control

  Control 6-8 drying chambers (60-120°C), maintain web tension 2-4 PLI, ensure proper ink drying at 300-500 m/min printing speed.

• Print Quality Inspection

  Monitor print defects (scratches, streaks, ghosting), check density every 15 mins using Densitometer, maintain <1% rejection rate.

• Machine Changeover

  Complete job changeover (cylinder change, ink flush, web path adjustment) within 60 minutes, minimize wastage <2% of total production.

• Education

  ITI / Diploma in Printing Technology or 10th/12th pass with rotogravure printing experience.

• Experience

  2–5 years operating rotogravure printing machines (8+ colours) in flexible packaging industry.

• Skills

  Rotogravure cylinder handling, doctor blade setup, ink viscosity control, drying chamber operation, high-speed print quality control.

• Other Requirements

  12-hour rotational shifts, normal colour vision, physically fit for continuous machine operation, immediately joinable candidates.