Printing Press Operator

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare production schedules
• Fill ink fountains and control colour and viscosity
• Plan production methods
• Set up press and operate at slow speed to check samples
• Monitor regular press run for quality using computer control console
• Remove and clean plates and cylinders at end of press run
• Direct press crew to set up, operate and shut down press
• Review job orders to determine job specifications such as production time, colour sequence and quantities required, and advise press crew of these specifications

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Judgement
• Reliability