printing technologist

Work site environment

• Noisy

Work setting

• Commercial or in-house printers

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Mount plates or cylinders and make necessary adjustments
• 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
• Set up and adjust in-line binding and finishing equipment
• 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

Experience and specialization

Type of press

• Flexographic press

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Standing for extended periods
• Fast-paced environment

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Ear plugs

Personal suitability

• Accurate

Benefits

Other benefits

• Parking available