Duplicator Press Operator Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Duplicator Press Operator to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Perform other duties as assigned;
- Applies packing sheet to blanket cylinder to build up blanket thickness to diameter of plate cylinder;
- Measures paper thickness and adjusts space between blanket and impression cylinders according to thickness of paper stock;
- Removes and replaces worn rollers and adjusts pressure between rollers of press, using hand tools;
- Performs job duties in accordance with company safety rules;
- Examines offset printing plate for visual defects and applies correcting solution to repair minor defects or informs supervisor of unrepairable plates;
- Performs proper and required maintenance as well as cleaning of press;
- Makes ready and operates offset printing press;
- Leads, gives directions to, trains, and monitors work of press crew;
- Adjusts controls to regulate flow of ink and dampening solution to plate cylinder;
- Makes adjustments to feeder and delivery mechanism;
- Examines job order to determine quantity to be Printed, stock specifications, colors and special printing instructions.
Requirements:
- Mechanical aptitude;
- Ability to understand written instructions and set-up the press and carry out instructions;
- Able to accurately distinguish color variation;
- Requires experience running, troubleshooting and quality control;
- Frequent lifting, bending and turning;
- In depth knowledge of the mechanics and capabilities of press;
- 5-7 years Second Pressman experience.