Prepares and installs dies into power presses to punch, notch, cut blanks, form or draw metal plates, strips, sheets, or blanks. Positions, aligns, and locks specified dies into machine ram and bed. Sets stops, guides, or installs jigs or fixtures... [+] More

Prepares and installs dies into power presses to punch, notch, cut blanks, form or draw metal plates, strips, sheets, or blanks. Positions, aligns, and locks specified dies into machine ram and bed. Sets stops, guides, or installs jigs or fixtures for positioning work piece. Adjusts depth and pressure of stroke.

Operates press machine to verify functioning of dies. Examines stamped out metal parts to detect malfunctioning machine and defect in dies. May sharpen dies, using grinding machine. May assemble, align, and install progressive dies. May set up automatic punch presses. [-] Less

Prepares and installs dies into power presses to punch, notch, cut blanks, form or draw metal plates, strips, sheets, or blanks. Positions, aligns, and locks specified dies into machine ram and bed. Sets stops, guides, or installs jigs or fixtures... [+] More

Prepares and installs dies into power presses to punch, notch, cut blanks, form or draw metal plates, strips, sheets, or blanks. Positions, aligns, and locks specified dies into machine ram and bed. Sets stops, guides, or installs jigs or fixtures for positioning work piece. Adjusts depth and pressure of stroke.

Operates press machine to verify functioning of dies. Examines stamped out metal parts to detect malfunctioning machine and defect in dies. May sharpen dies, using grinding machine. May assemble, align, and install progressive dies. May set up automatic punch presses. [-] Less

Sets up and operates larger offset printing press (over 26") to print single and multicolor copy.

Examines job order to determine quantity to be printed, stock specifications, colors, and special printing instructions. Makes adjustment to printing height to achieve pressure required... [+] More

Sets up and operates larger offset printing press (over 26") to print single and multicolor copy.

Examines job order to determine quantity to be printed, stock specifications, colors, and special printing instructions. Makes adjustment to printing height to achieve pressure required for printing. Measures paper thickness and adjusts according to thickness of paper stock. Fills ink and fountains and adjusts controls to regulate flow of ink and dampening solution to plate cylinder. Starts press, examines printed copy for ink density, position on paper, and registration, and makes adjustments to press throughout production run to maintain specific registration and color density. Removes and cleans plate and cylinders. May apply packing sheets to blanket cylinder to build up blanket thickness to diameter of plate cylinder. May load paper into feeder or install rolls of paper, make adjustments to feeder and delivery mechanisms, and unload printed material from delivery mechanism. May lead, give directions to, and monitor work of Assistant Press Operator. Performs daily maintenance of equipment. [-] Less

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Prepares and operates smaller offset printing press (up to 17") to print single and multicolor copy. Examines job order to determine quantity to be printed, stock specifications, colors, and special printing instructions.

Makes adjustment to printing height to achieve pressure required for printing. Measures paper thickness and adjusts according to thickness of paper stock. Fills ink and fountains and adjusts controls to regulate flow of ink and dampening solution to plate cylinder. Starts press, examines printed copy for ink density, position on paper, and registration, and makes adjustments to press throughout production run to maintain specific registration and color density. Removes and cleans plate and cylinders. May apply packing sheets to blanket cylinder to build up blanket thickness to diameter of plate cylinder. May load paper into feeder or install rolls of paper, make adjustments to feeder and delivery mechanisms, and unload printed material from delivery mechanism. May lead, give directions to, and monitor work of Assistant Press Operator. Performs daily maintenance of equipment. [-] Less

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Prepares and operates medium offset printing press (up to 26") to print single and multicolor copy. Examines job order to determine quantity to be printed, stock specifications, colors, and special printing instructions.

Makes adjustment to printing height to achieve pressure required for printing. Measures paper thickness and adjusts according to thickness of paper stock. Fills ink and fountains and adjusts controls to regulate flow of ink and dampening solution to plate cylinder. Starts press, examines printed copy for ink density, position on paper, and registration, and makes adjustments to press throughout production run to maintain specific registration and color density. Removes and cleans plate and cylinders. May apply packing sheets to blanket cylinder to build up blanket thickness to diameter of plate cylinder. May load paper into feeder or install rolls of paper, make adjustments to feeder and delivery mechanisms, and unload printed material from delivery mechanism. May lead, give directions to, and monitor work of Assistant Press Operator. Performs daily maintenance of equipment. [-] Less

Makes ready and operates cylinder-type printing press

verifies size, color, and type of paper and color of ink from job order. Cleans inking rollers with solvent and replaces them in press, using handtools. Adjusts controls to regulate volume of ink. Packs... [+] More

Makes ready and operates cylinder-type printing press

verifies size, color, and type of paper and color of ink from job order. Cleans inking rollers with solvent and replaces them in press, using handtools. Adjusts controls to regulate volume of ink. Packs impression cylinder with tissue or folio. Adjusts delivery tapes, and positions and locks form (type setup or plate) on bed or cylinder of press. Directs cylinder-press feeder in adjustment of feed guides, grippers, and elevator, or hand-feeding press. Starts press and runs off proofsheet. Examines proof to determine off-level areas, variation in ink volume, register slippage, indications of offsetting, and color register. Adjusts press controls, inking fountains, and automatic feeders, and repacks cylinder with overlay to equalize off-level areas as required. May register forms and mix colors. May make overlay for half-tone shades. May operate cylinder press equipped with cutting attachment or may replace type dies with cutting dies to cut or shape paper or paperboard. May operate more than one press. May be designated according to kind of material printed as check imprinter; envelope-press operator i; label-press operator i; size of press as pony-cylinder-press operator. Important variations may be indicated by trade names of machine used. [-] Less

Makes ready and operates cylinder-type printing press

verifies size, color, and type of paper and color of ink from job order. Cleans inking rollers with solvent and replaces them in press, using handtools. Adjusts controls to regulate volume of ink. Packs... [+] More

Makes ready and operates cylinder-type printing press

verifies size, color, and type of paper and color of ink from job order. Cleans inking rollers with solvent and replaces them in press, using handtools. Adjusts controls to regulate volume of ink. Packs impression cylinder with tissue or folio. Adjusts delivery tapes, and positions and locks form (type setup or plate) on bed or cylinder of press. Directs cylinder-press feeder in adjustment of feed guides, grippers, and elevator, or hand-feeding press. Starts press and runs off proofsheet. Examines proof to determine off-level areas, variation in ink volume, register slippage, indications of offsetting, and color register. Adjusts press controls, inking fountains, and automatic feeders, and repacks cylinder with overlay to equalize off-level areas as required. May register forms and mix colors. May make overlay for half-tone shades. May operate cylinder press equipped with cutting attachment or may replace type dies with cutting dies to cut or shape paper or paperboard. May operate more than one press. May be designated according to kind of material printed as check imprinter; envelope-press operator i; label-press operator i; size of press as pony-cylinder-press operator. Important variations may be indicated by trade names of machine used. [-] Less

Sets up and operates larger offset printing press (over 26") to print single and multicolor copy.

Examines job order to determine quantity to be printed, stock specifications, colors, and special printing instructions. Makes adjustment to printing height to achieve pressure required... [+] More

Sets up and operates larger offset printing press (over 26") to print single and multicolor copy.

Examines job order to determine quantity to be printed, stock specifications, colors, and special printing instructions. Makes adjustment to printing height to achieve pressure required for printing. Measures paper thickness and adjusts according to thickness of paper stock. Fills ink and fountains and adjusts controls to regulate flow of ink and dampening solution to plate cylinder. Starts press, examines printed copy for ink density, position on paper, and registration, and makes adjustments to press throughout production run to maintain specific registration and color density. Removes and cleans plate and cylinders. May apply packing sheets to blanket cylinder to build up blanket thickness to diameter of plate cylinder. May load paper into feeder or install rolls of paper, make adjustments to feeder and delivery mechanisms, and unload printed material from delivery mechanism. May lead, give directions to, and monitor work of Assistant Press Operator. Performs daily maintenance of equipment. [-] Less

Prepares and... [+] More

Prepares and operates smaller offset printing press (up to 17") to print single and multicolor copy. Examines job order to determine quantity to be printed, stock specifications, colors, and special printing instructions.

Makes adjustment to printing height to achieve pressure required for printing. Measures paper thickness and adjusts according to thickness of paper stock. Fills ink and fountains and adjusts controls to regulate flow of ink and dampening solution to plate cylinder. Starts press, examines printed copy for ink density, position on paper, and registration, and makes adjustments to press throughout production run to maintain specific registration and color density. Removes and cleans plate and cylinders. May apply packing sheets to blanket cylinder to build up blanket thickness to diameter of plate cylinder. May load paper into feeder or install rolls of paper, make adjustments to feeder and delivery mechanisms, and unload printed material from delivery mechanism. May lead, give directions to, and monitor work of Assistant Press Operator. Performs daily maintenance of equipment. [-] Less

Prepares and... [+] More

Prepares and operates medium offset printing press (up to 26") to print single and multicolor copy. Examines job order to determine quantity to be printed, stock specifications, colors, and special printing instructions.

Makes adjustment to printing height to achieve pressure required for printing. Measures paper thickness and adjusts according to thickness of paper stock. Fills ink and fountains and adjusts controls to regulate flow of ink and dampening solution to plate cylinder. Starts press, examines printed copy for ink density, position on paper, and registration, and makes adjustments to press throughout production run to maintain specific registration and color density. Removes and cleans plate and cylinders. May apply packing sheets to blanket cylinder to build up blanket thickness to diameter of plate cylinder. May load paper into feeder or install rolls of paper, make adjustments to feeder and delivery mechanisms, and unload printed material from delivery mechanism. May lead, give directions to, and monitor work of Assistant Press Operator. Performs daily maintenance of equipment. [-] Less