Sector
Printing
Keyword

Compositor, Hand

The tasks a Composing Room Operatives is expected to perform include:

Performing variety of routine and low skilled tasks, such as pulling galley proof or cylinder proof

Stacking formes in racks or carrying them from racks for printing, washing, composed matter, etc.

Carrying formes to distributors

Applying printing ink with ink roller manually

Removing printed paper and checking clarity of impression

Knowledge of cleaning type-heads in formes with water and wire brush to remove ink and dust

Proficient in pulling proof for proof reading in galley forme in initial stages of printing

Well-versed in operating flat bed printing machine to obtain impression on paper from types heads in galley

Proficient in placing galley with composed type on bed of machine

Knowledge of placing sheet of paper on type and manually operating machine to press paper on to type

Well-versed in oiling and cleaning machine

Knowledge of taking galley proof to Proof Reader

Ability to follow instructions

Good observation skills

Result-oriented

Ability to focus for long hours

Hardworking and persistent

It needs one to be on their toes

Need not handle a team

Travelling maybe a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities

Work from home option is not available

Working hours
Working hours are 10/12 hours everyday for 5/6 days a week. This may vary from company to company

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?
This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL), Both Leg (BL), and for those candidates who have Hearing Impaired (HH)

The job is considered to be mildly hazardous or dangerous

Health hazards include exposure to printing inks, cutters, etc.

Occupational hazards include musculoskeletal disorders, repetitious motion of arms, cuts, etc.

Will be updated

Current and FutureTrends of the Printing Sector in India

The Indian Printing Industry, growing at a rate of 12% per annum, comprises more than 250,000 big, small and medium printers. The current annual turnover of the industry is more than 50,000 crores (USD 11 Billion).

The industry has undergone a revolutionary change in the last 15 years. In 1990, India initiated a process of reforms aimed at shedding protectionism and embracing liberalization of the economy. Privatization was initiated with the aim of integrating the Indian economy with the world economy. This change opened the doors for the Indian Print Industry to modernize, by investing in the latest of technology and machinery.

In recent years, the printing industry in India has seen record levels of growth, owing to liberalized regimes, globalization and progress in automation. The industry has grown leaps and bounds due to the latest technology and machinery, quality standards and production capacities.

The printing industry in India is slowly progressing from the heavy machinery using industry to a more software-centric business. The Indian printers are today equipped with the latest computer controlled printing machines and flow lines for binding, while state-of-the-art digital technologies are used in pre-press. UV digital printing and inkjet technology are also on the rise in India. The advent of global brands, rising consumerism and growth of the pharmaceutical industry have seen an increase in the scope for package printing. Giving an optimistic outlook of the industry, the package printing sector is growing at the annual rate of 17 percent, commercial printing at a rate of 10-12 percent and digital printing at robust 30 percent.

The digital printing industry is seeing significant transformations with new technologies & applications providing cost-effective and customized solutions. For the foreseeable future, offset and digital will not only co-exist, but will also complement each other- with offset taking the medium-to-longer jobs and digital performing on short-to-medium run lengths.

The booming Indian economy, increasing consumerism, entry of global brands in the country and opening of the sector to foreign investors are bound to offer growth opportunities to the industry.

Printing press across India

Printing centres across India

Town and cities across India