Press Operator 3 - Apprenticeship
Core
Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain gravure or multi-color offset presses to produce single-, two-, and multi-color printed work with critical color values and registration requirements.
Role type
Press Operator (Apprenticeship)
Builds
Single-color, two-color, and multi-color printed materials including large solids, screen tints, line, and halftones.
Domain
Printing and Packaging
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work
Required skills
Gravure press operation, Offset press operation, Press setup and adjustment, Color correction, Plate/cylinder mounting and alignment, Micrometer usage, Press maintenance and minor repairs, Job specification interpretation, Mechanical manipulation skills
Preferred skills
Knowledge of imposition techniques, Manufacturer maintenance protocols, Safety requirements for printing equipment
Technologies
Gravure presses, Multi-color offset presses, Micrometers
Responsibilities
Set up and adjust presses for various print runs, Perform make-ready tasks including hanging plates and installing cylinders, Make color corrections and press adjustments to meet quality specifications, Clean, lubricate, and maintain press equipment, Perform periodic maintenance and minor repairs
Seniority
Entry-level / Apprenticeship