Job Title: Plate Maker
Organisation: Graphic Systems Uganda Limited
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Prepress Manager
About Organisation:
Graphic Systems (U) Ltd. is amongst the largest printing & packaging companies in East Africa. The Company was established over 25 years ago. It employs over 350 permanent staff, and an additional 100-150 contract labor. The Company supplies the East African market with large format (indoor & outdoor print advertising material), commercial printing (books, posters, flyers, etc.), industrial printing (labels, cartons), flexible packaging, and garmenting and promotional give away items. Click the following link to learn more about our company culture: https://graphicsystems-ea.com/our-culture/
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operate CTP (Computer-to-Plate) systems or traditional plate-making equipment to create printing plates.
- Prepare and inspect digital files for plate imaging, ensuring proper resolution, color separations, and layout.
- Verify output specifications (bleeds, crop marks, registration marks) according to job tickets.
- Ensure proper alignment and calibration of plates to match printing press requirements.
- Perform quality control checks on plates to detect defects such as scratches, pinholes, or improper exposures.
- Maintain and clean plate-making equipment regularly to ensure optimal performance.
- Monitor inventory of plate materials and request supplies as needed.
- Follow all safety protocols and company procedures related to prepress and chemical handling (if applicable).
- Collaborate with prepress technicians, designers, and press operators to ensure production accuracy and efficiency.
Key Performance Indicators
- Plate Accuracy
- Turnaround Time
- Plate First Time Rate & Remake Rate
- Plates Produced Per Shift
- Waste Rate
- Machine Downtime Due To Plate Issues
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Residency status: Preferably Ugandan National
- Qualification: Certificate or Diploma or equivalent; technical/vocational training in printing is a plus
- Linguistic skills: Fluent in English (Spoken & Written)
- Experience: 1–3 years of experience in a plate-making role (offset, flexo, or digital printing).
- Age: Below 30 Years
- Remuneration: Salary is market competitive & negotiable.
Key Skills:
- Strong attention to detail and mechanical aptitude.
- Familiarity with prepress workflows, file formats.
- Knowledge of printing processes (offset, flexographic, digital) and color separation.
- Ability to read and interpret job tickets, layouts, and specifications.
- Basic computer skills and understanding of production software tools.
How to Apply:
If you would like to apply for this employment opportunity, please follow the below process
- Submit your CV/resume to [email protected]
- Complete an online assessment by the deadline by following this link: Click Here
- A shortlist of candidates may then be invited for a second round of assessments
- Once all assessments have been completed, a shortlist of candidates will be invited for an online interview
- Once the interview process is completed, the selected candidate will be sent an offer letter
Deadline: 15th October, 2025
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