| Job Title |
Rotogravure-press Operator |
| Job Description |
Makes Ready And Operates Rotary-type Press That Prints
Illustrative And Other Subject Matter By Rotogravure Process:
Installs Engraved Copper Printing Cylinder In Press, Using
Handtools. Adjusts Doctor (wiper) Blade To Remove Excess Ink
From Surface Of Printing Cylinder. Threads Web (roll) Of Paper
Or Other Printing Stock Through Press, Adjusting Guides And
Tension Bars. Sets Focus Of Electronic Scanners On Guideline Of
Paper (for Multicolor Printing) To Automatically Control Color
Registration. Regulates Temperature In Web-drying Chambers And
Adjusts Automatic Cutter At Discharge End Of Press. Inspects
Material Being Printed, During Production Run, And Adjusts Press
As Required To Produce Printed Matter To Specifications. Directs
Workers In Feeding And Unloading Press, Replenishing Ink Supply
In Fountains, Cleaning Equipment, And Other Press Operations.
May Operate Press Equipped To Print, Cut, And Crease Paper
Goods.
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