Plate Maker at Graphic Systems Uganda Limited
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Prepress Manager
Deadline: 15th October, 2025
Key Requirement: 1–3 years of experience in plate-making (offset, flexo, or digital printing).
About the 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.
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 hro@graphicsystems-ea.com
- 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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