Press Operator II
Core
Operating web offset presses to manage ink, water balance, and registration while maintaining print quality and handling plate setup.
Role type
Press Operator II
Builds
Printed newspaper pages
Domain
Print media / Newspaper production
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Operating control consoles, reviewing imposition sheets, plate running, web path operation, troubleshooting press issues, press setup and cleanup, forklift operation
Preferred skills
Understanding of newspaper production process, attention to detail, ability to identify quality defects
Technologies
Web offset presses, control consoles, slitters, angle bars
Responsibilities
Review imposition sheets for roll position and ink needs; Operate web paths and handle web break recovery; Apply plate lockup and removal; Set ink, water balance, and registration on control console; Troubleshoot press issues; Participate in press setup and cleanup
Seniority
Individual Contributor, operational level