| Job Title |
Assistant-press Operator |
| Job Description |
Performs Any Combination Of Following Duties To Assist
Printing Press Operator To Make Ready, Operate, And Maintain
Roll-fed (web) Or Sheet-fed, Single-or-multicolor Flatbed,
Cylinder, Offset, Flexographic, Or Web Press: Assists Press
Operator To Install Paper Packing Sheets On Impression (back-up)
Cylinder, Fasten Reinforcing Bars To Metal Printing Plates And
Offset Blankets, And Install Plates And Blankets On Press
Cylinders, Using Handtools And Power Tools. Adjusts Machine
Parts, Such As Feed And Delivery Mechanisms, Suction Grippers,
Guides, Feed Wheels, Jogging Device, Tapes, And Cams As Directed
By Press Operator, Using Handtools. Lifts And Positions Roll Of
Paper In Feed Mechanism, Using Chain Hoist, Or Positions Skid Of
Unprinted Sheets On Feed Device, Using Handtruck Or Electric
Lift-truck. Removes Loaded Skid Of Printed Material From
Stacking Mechanism, Using Handtruck, And Replaces With Empty
Skid. Fills Fountains With Ink Paste, Using Spatula. Tends Press
In Absence Of Press Operator. Observes Mechanical Operation And
Indicating Gauges, Such As Ammeter And Air Pressure Gauges To
Ensure That Specified Operating Levels Are Maintained And Makes
Specified Adjustments Or Notifies Press Operator When
Malfunction Occurs. Assists In Lubrication Of Press, Using
Grease Gun And Oilcan. Assists Press Operator To Remove And
Replace Worn Rollers And Adjust Pressure Between Rollers, Using
Handtools. Cleans Ink And Distributing Rollers, Ink Fountains,
And Printing Type, Using Cleaning Solvent, Brush, And Rags.
Cleans Press And Work Area, Using Vacuum Cleaner, Brush, And
Airhose. Keeps Daily Time, Production, And Material Usage
Reports. Assists In Exposing And Developing Printing Plates.
Regulates Temperature Of Gas-fired Drying Units. May Be Required
To Serve Apprenticeship.
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