Machine Printer Job Descriptions |
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Machine
printers, often known as print minders operate and maintain
printing presses. Their work involves taking job instructions
from the pre-press operator and setting up the press with
the right materials for the production run. As a machine printer, your day-to-day tasks would include: · matching colours to the pre-press proofs
· restocking ink levels · feeding the print materials into the presses · putting job data into computerised control units · carrying out quality checks during the print run · identifying problems and fixing faults · cleaning presses after a print run has finished (either by hand or using automatic cleaning systems) · Basic machine maintenance. Key Skills · good practical skills and hand-to-eye coordination · excellent appreciation for detail, design and colour matching · good problem-solving skills · the ability to concentrate for long periods · self motivation · the ability to work to deadlines · a willingness to keep up to date with developments in printing technology · The ability to work as part of a team or alone. |
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