gravure press operator
Gravure press operators work with gravure presses, where the image is engraved directly on a roll. They set up the press and monitor it during the operation, taking care of safety and resolving problems.
Also called: gravure press technician, rotogravure printing machine tender, engraving press operator, gravure press specialist, gravure press operative, gravure printing machine operator, rotogravure press specialist, gravure technician
- 18
- essential skills
- 20
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Essential skills
18- adjust rotogravure press
- clean ink rollers
- determine colour shades
- follow production schedule
- follow safety precautions in printing
- monitor automated machines
- operate rotary press
- perform test run
- printing materials
- printing on large scale machines
- printing techniques
- produce prepress proof
- quality standards
- set up the controller of a machine
- supply machine
- troubleshoot
- use colour printing programs
- use doctor blade
Optional skills
20- adjust drying process to goods
- consult technical resources
- cut page edges
- engraving technologies
- follow a brief
- handle chemical cleaning agents
- inspect printing output
- keep records of work progress
- maintenance of printing machines
- monitor gauge
- pack goods
- perform machine maintenance
- prepare printing form
- printing media
- process printing input
- record production data for quality control
- report defective manufacturing materials
- screen printing inks
- types of paper
- wear appropriate protective gear
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