MAIN FUNCTIONS:-
Printing machine assistants set and operate letterpress, platen or cylinder, lithographic and photogravure printing machines, photocopiers, office printers, duplication machines and other reprographic equipment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:-
• Sets and operates machines for cutting paper to specified dimensions or for folding or binding to produce finished paper items.
• Positions printing plates, loads inks into reservoirs and loads paper rolls or sheets into printing press.
• Starts reprographic or printing machine and monitors operation for paper misfeeds and error messages, removes blockages and replaces damaged paper, and monitors quality of output.
• Carry out production, inspection, packaging and machine operation duties.
• Effectively monitor production equipment.
• Assist the shop technicians and materials clerk as necessary
• Maintain a safe and clean work space
• Follow established safety rules and regulations.