printing press operator

• Advise press crew on product specifications or material requirements
• Mount plates or cylinders and make necessary adjustments
• Review job orders to determine production time, colour sequence and quantities required
• Fill ink fountains and control colour and viscosity
• 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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Organized