Printing Machine Operator - Printing

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• In-house print shop
• Commercial or in-house printers

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Review work order to determine job specifications
• Set up and make adjustments to printing machines
• Input codes and key in programming data on console keyboard of computerized machines
• Operate and monitor printing machines during print run and make adjustments
• Clean machines and replace worn parts

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Tight deadlines

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)