· Reviewing job orders to make the right adjustments to the printing machine
· Prepare, Set-up, Operate and Maintain the press:
o Installation of the printing plate with the images to be printed and adjusts the pressure at which the machine prints
o Loads paper and adjust the press to the paper size
o Feeds paper through the press cylinders and adjust feed and tension controls
o Fills ink and dampening solution fountains of press.
o Adjust to manage ink distribution, speed and temperature
· Adjusts press machine parts
· Regularly inspect press machine for any malfunctions.
· Performs maintenance task on the printing machine
· Performs troubleshooting on minor machine issues such as creaking sounds etc
· Coordinate with the in-house maintenance team for any machine malfunctioning
· Cleaning of the printing press and peripherals
· Other duties as maybe assigned by the Supervisors
· Records machine error history and how it was corrected as reference for analysis to easily identify future errors
· Monitor and analyze machine behavior from time to time
· Coaches and mentors subordinates when required
· Train press operators and share techniques and best practices
· Set time aside to do online research on specific machine being used to acquire additional information other than available in manual
· Initiate interest to cross train with other operators handling different press machine to enhance skills