Printing Officer (Press) – SriLankan Airlines

The incumbent will ensure efficient and independent operation of single and two color offset machines for required output.

Key Responsibilities:

• Expose sensitized metal plates to positive or negative films using vacuum frames to produce offset lithographic printing plates for smooth production. 
• Sets timer to activate ultraviolet light that exposes plates using positives or negatives to supply well exposed PS plates for printing machines. 
• Prepare the printing machine to print by installing and adjusting the printing plates, adjusting pressure between the plate cylinder, banquet cylinder & impression cylinder, inking the offset machine, loading papers, and setting the feeder, setting the machine to proper dimensions and thickness of the paper to avoid paper jams and idle time. 
• Monitor feeding, printing and ranking processes of the machine in order to maintain specified operating levels and to check malfunctioning and then attend to necessary. 
• Carry out monthly maintenance work such as rollers and proper oiling of machines at correct instructions to avoid breakdowns. 
• Preparing menu cards for day-to-day menu lists with 100% accuracy to fulfill the requirement on time. 
• Maintaining a dust free clean environment in the section and disposal of waste should be disposed properly to create a conducive environment in the workplace.  

Requirements:

• 6 passes at GCE O/L, including a pass for Maths with 4 Credits in one sitting, including a credit for English with 3 years work experience in the relevant field. 
• OR 
• 6 passes at GCE O/L with successful completion of Offset Lithography course at SLIOP or a course of study of 01 year or more equivalent to NVQ Level 4 with 4 years of experience at a printing establishment in the press area.

Age: 

• Not more than 40 years as at the closing date 09th June 2025.

General: 

• Be a SriLankan Citizen. Employment will be offered on a fixed-term contract. 
• Influencing will be a reflection of unsuitability. 
• We are an equal opportunity organization. 
• Please note that we will correspond with you within a month of closing the advertisement in the event your application is shortlisted for consideration.