Hybrid Production Operator 2

With more than 150 years of industry-leading experience, the businesses of SGS & Co and SGK are uniting to form SGX—a powerful force in innovative packaging production. Building on the legacy of trusted service since 1947 and 1953, SGX will deliver the full suite of packaging graphics, plate and cylinder production, and metal deco services to brand owners, retailers, and printers—all with a focus on reducing complexity, delivering flawless in‑market execution, and leveraging global reach to drive consistency and impact at scale. We are currently seeking Hybrid Production Operator to join our team based at our Vacoas‑Phoenix studio here in Mauritius. Please be advised that this is a hybrid working role, with your time split between home working and our studio . This role represents an exciting opportunity to join the largest global organisation in its field, and work with not only some of the worlds most recognised FMCG brands, but also some of the most talented individuals and teams in the industry. You will also have opportunity to grow along with us, and benefit from unrivalled in‑house training and development. In this varied and pivotal role, in which you will be responsible for all aspects of creation and Quality Control of digital artworks for packaging requirements, ensuring technical specifications are applied to produce desired effects, and meet all print requirements and final approval. Ideally, you will already possess experience of all aspects of graphics/print production, including exposure to the technical aspects of print, including pre‑press, and be eager to develop your career to the next level with a true global market leader. In this role you will: Analyse clients’ needs and expectations, communicate the client’s needs and expectations to the relevant departments to ensure team can seamlessly meet and satisfy them. Create and QC digital artwork, following client and printer guidelines. Create separations, remapping of colors to proper separations, trapping, overprinting, knockouts, imposition, bleeding and/or color correction, which require making independent decisions regarding line screen and compensation curves using given parameters. Utilise knowledge and understanding of the pre‑press and printing capabilities of equipment, determines style, technique, and medium best suited to produce desired effects. Work closely with pre‑press and press department personnel to ensure that graphic designs can be produced on existing equipment. Discuss graphics at various stages of completion and makes changes as necessary to ensure designs meet printer requirements and approval. Develop Proof – preparing a preview of art for the customer illustrating how the final art product will appear. Complete Preflight activities – the process of reviewing digital files to insure the print readiness of the file. QC all work performed following the department’s SOPs. Check, sign‑off, and date checklists. Support to Develop and implement training programs to upgrade the skills of department associates, particularly those in entry‑level positions. Work with Quality Assurance to ensure that quality products are produced on a consistent basis. Support and determine staffing requirements weekly and re‑deploy resources during the week as needed to address any shifting manning needs or changes in priorities and scheduling. Create and maintain documentation as it relates to the production process and wider You will possess: Ability to follow standard packaging requirements, and apply technical specifications / die lines etc. Ability to apply and check printer specifications, such as overprint, knockout, min dot, BWR. Ability to follow tasks instructions and prepare / check Final Artwork, able to communicate and raise any issues against guidelines/quality to Line Managers / Department Heads within our organization. Expert knowledge of all printing processes (litho / flex / digital / rotogravure / silkscreen) retouching, GMG profiling #J-18808-Ljbffr