Duplicator Press Operator Job Description

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.