Press Operator 2 (Sheetfed)
Core
Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain sheetfed offset printing presses to produce high-quality prints.
Role type
Press Operator (Sheetfed Offset)
Builds
Printed materials for marketing, packaging, and supply chain clients
Domain
Printing and Graphic Arts
Required skills
offset printing procedures, press setup and adjustment, color correction, equipment maintenance, minor repairs, micrometer usage, job specification reading, safety compliance
Preferred skills
training and mentoring employees, knowledge of press capabilities, precise control settings
Technologies
sheetfed presses, micrometers, printing blankets, cylinders, plates
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 manufacturer-recommended maintenance; train and mentor new and existing employees.