Sublimation Heat Transfer Machine Operator

Job purpose

Heat pressing and quality control

• Receive printed transfer paper and order details from the Printing Operator.
• Confirm order number, fabric type, length, quantity, design direction, and print requirements before pressing.
• Inspect fabric for stains, marks, weaving defects, or incorrect measurements.
• Set heat-press temperature, pressure, speed, and timing for each fabric; monitor pressing and make approved adjustments.
• Align transfer paper and fabric to prevent shifting, ghosting, creases, white lines, or incomplete transfers.
• Inspect finished fabric for color consistency, alignment, marks, damage, and overall print quality.
• Separate defective items and report them to the Warehouse Supervisor; record damage, production errors, and material wastage.

Supplier coordination

• Communicate with approved fabric, packaging, maintenance, and other operational suppliers.
• Request quotations, confirm prices, place approved orders, and follow up on delivery dates.
• Check deliveries against purchase details, quantities, and agreed quality; report shortages, damage, errors, delays, or price differences.
• Organize supplier invoices, delivery notes, and receipts for the Warehouse Supervisor.
• Maintain professional supplier relationships and do not approve unplanned expenses unless authorized.

Packing and dispatch

• Fold and pack completed fabrics according to company standards and match orders to customer, order, quantity, and delivery details.
• Include required labels, invoices, care instructions, or promotional materials.
• Prepare orders for courier collection, customer pickup, or delivery; update order status when packing is complete.
• Keep completed, pending, defective, and returned orders in separate areas.

Workspace and general duties

• Keep the heat press, packing area, shelves, tools, and surrounding workspace clean and organized.
• Complete approved cleaning and maintenance, monitor material levels, follow heat-safety procedures, use protective equipment when required, and secure equipment at day’s end.
• Assist with stock counts, deliveries, printing, and other production work during busy periods.
• Follow production priorities set by the Warehouse Supervisor and protect company and customer products from damage, dirt, moisture, or loss.

Required skills and experience

• Heat-press operation or textile production experience is preferred; one year of sublimation experience is preferred.
• Attention to detail and ability to recognize fabric and printing defects.
• Organizational and supplier-follow-up skills.
• Ability to handle fabrics and stand for extended periods.
• Basic computer and order-sheet skills.
• English is required; Arabic is an advantage.

Workplace

• Work location is stated as in person.

Compensation

• Pay is AED 2,500–3,500 per month.