4912-11 Printing Machinist
Produces books, magazines, newspapers, brochures, posters, leaflets, packaging materials and stationary using printing presses.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.
Tasks Include:
- produces embossed and embellished products using relief printing presses
- produces posters, leaflets, brochures and books using single or multicolour sheet-fed lithographic presses
- produces packages, stationery, magazines and newspapers using single or multicolour web-fed lithographic presses and in-line finishing systems
- produces packaging materials on a variety of substrates using flexographic or gravure printing presses
- sets and adjusts substrate-feed mechanisms, delivery mechanisms, inking systems and other machine functions
- prepares substrates for loading into feeder mechanisms
- mixes ink and solvents to standard and regulates paper and ink supply during print runs
- monitors press operations to check print quality and detect malfunctions
- undertakes maintenance, adjustment and repair
Specialisations:
Flexographic Printing Machinist
Gravure Printing Machinist
Letterpress Printing Machinist
Lithographic Printing Machinist
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