Press Operator 2 (sheetfed press)
Core
Operate, set up, adjust, and maintain sheetfed offset printing presses to produce high-quality commercial print jobs.
Role type
Press Operator (Sheetfed Offset)
Builds
Commercial print products (packaging, marketing materials)
Domain
Printing & Publishing
Required skills
Offset printing procedures, press setup and adjustment, color correction, equipment maintenance, minor repairs, micrometer usage, job specification interpretation
Preferred skills
Komori or Heidelberg 6 color press experience
Technologies
Komori presses, Heidelberg presses, micrometers
Responsibilities
Perform make-ready tasks including hanging plates, installing cylinders, and adjusting tension and register; make color corrections and press adjustments to meet quality specifications; clean, lubricate, and maintain press equipment; perform periodic maintenance and minor repairs; read and understand job specifications to determine appropriate press settings and materials.