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Frontman

Assistant Printer

Assisting Printing Machineman

The tasks a Frontman is expected to perform include:

Assisting the printer in printing patterns of various designs and colours on cloth

Checking the operational efficiency of the printing machine

Adjusting the various parts and reporting the defects to the printer

Preparing the colours to the correct consistency by mixing the ingredients in a suitable vessel

Testing and checking the shade of the colours

Filling the front colour tray with the prepared colour paste

Fitting and locking the printing roller

Engraving with the design and pattern in position on the machine

Supervising the rolling of the cloth into the machine, ensuring a smooth run through the various rollers

Starting and stopping the machine as directed by the printer

Watching the printed cloth coming out from the engraved rollers for defects in print or shade

Knowledge of printing

Knowledge of operating the printing machine

Proficient in observing defects in print and shade

Well-versed in printing tools like printing rollers, etc.

Good hand-eye co-ordination

Knowledge of carrying out routine repairs on the printing machine

Diligent and hardworking

Result-oriented

Ability to follow instructions

It needs one to be on their toes

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is not 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 8/10 hours everyday for 5/6 days a week. It varies 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 those who are Hearing Impaired (HH)

The job is considered mildly hazardous or dangerous

Occupational hazards include skin allergies, musculoskeletal disorders, irritation in eyes, etc.

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

For freshers - INR 200 to INR 250 per day

For candidates with 2-3 years of experience - INR 250 to INR 300 per day

(*This figure are indicative and subject to change)

Current and Future Market Trend 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 INR 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 and helped modernize it, 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 a heavy machinery using industry to a more software-centric business. Today Indian printers are 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 an annual rate of 17 percent, commercial printing at a rate of 10-12 percent and digital printing at a 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 companies across India

Local printers across India

Towns and cities across India