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Description
Printing press operators set up and operate sheet and web-fed presses to print text, illustrations and designs on a wide variety of materials such as paper, plastic, glass, leather and metal. They are employed by commercial printing companies; newspapers, magazines, and other publishing companies; and establishments in the public and private sectors that have in-house printing departments. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
Job Titles
- Apprentice pressman/woman
- Assistant pressman/woman
- First pressman/woman
- Flexographic press operator
- Offset press operator
- Printing press operator
- Rotogravure pressman/woman – printing
Main Duties
- Review job orders to determine job specifications such as production time, colour sequence and quantities required, and advise press crew of these specifications
- Mount plates or cylinders and make necessary adjustments
- Fill ink fountains and take measurements, make adjustments and determine settings to control colour and viscosity
- Set up press and check samples for ink coverage, alignment and registration
- Monitor regular press runs for quality and consistency using computer control console and make adjustments as required
- Remove and clean plates and cylinders at end of press run
- Direct activities of press crew and ensure that safety procedures are adhered to.
Workplaces
- Commercial printing companies
- In-house printing departments of private and public sector establishments
- Publishing and printing companies
Skills
- Equipment and Tool Selection
- Instructing
- Operation and Control
- Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
- Preventative Maintenance
Abilities
- Colour Perception
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Auditory Attention
- Body Flexibility
- Control of Settings
Personal Attributes
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Independence
- Stress Tolerance
- Active Learning
Similar Occupations
Source: OaSIS
Employment Outlook
An employment outlook has not been assigned due to low levels of employment for this occupation in PEI.
Source: Job Bank
Prevailing Wages
| AREA | LOW | MEDIAN | HIGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEI | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Canada | $18.27 | $25.00 | $35.00 |
Training
There are no known training programs for this occupation in PEI. If you are aware of a local training program, please contact us.
More Info
View the full occupational profile with details on work characteristics, interests, employment requirements and more on the Occupational and Skills Information System (OaSIS) website.