Occupation

391433 Printing Machinist

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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2024, Version 1.0

391433 Printing Machinist

Produces books, magazines, newspapers, brochures, posters, leaflets, packaging materials and stationery using printing presses.

Specialisations

  • Digital Printer
  • Flexographic Printing Machinist
  • Label Printing Machinist
  • Lithographic Printing Machinist
  • Small Offset Printer

Skill level: 3

Main tasks

  • Sets, adjusts and monitors substrate-feed mechanisms, delivery mechanisms, inking systems and other printing machine functions
  • Loads and unloads materials into printing machines, and monitors inventory of printing supplies and materials
  • Mixes ink and solvents to standard, and regulates paper and ink supply during print runs
  • Monitors, evaluates and determines press operations manually and by computer to check print quality standards against proofs and detect malfunctions
  • Undertakes maintenance, adjustment, repair and cleaning of machines