Offset Equipment Operator Job Description
Offset Equipment Operator Job Description and Profile
Under general supervision, the job of the offset equipment operator entails the operation of offset printing equipment, processors, copiers, plate-making equipment, and other types of bindery equipment. The Offset equipment operator likewise performs related tasks and duties that are required of him to do.
Duties and Specifications
- Produces printing projects by operating various models and types of offset printing presses.
- Sets up forms and registers them in the press.
- Modifies types of paper feeding processes.
- Mixes ink as well as controls water and ink controls.
- Operates types of offset presses for one color and multi-color types of printing.
- Operates various types of bindery equipment for drilling, stapling and padding.
- Cuts, trims and sizes paper stock on automated type of hydraulic paper cutters.
- Manually collates with the use of automatic collating equipment.
- Computes stock counts and ensures availability of proper stock level.
- Receives work orders and performs reviews with clients.
- Records charge-back and accounting information.
- Alerts supervisor or manager of needed stock item requirements.
- Receives documents on stock and inventory documents.
- Performs basic machine upkeep and maintenance.
- Ensures immediate report of maintenance problems.
- Assists and address troubleshooting issues.
Skills and Specifications
- Able to maintain, operate and oversee various types of production on offset printing equipment.
- Must operate digital and analog photocopy machines, cutting machinery and bindery.
- Must know how to deliver a high level of quality control.
- Be able to keep correct production records.
- Must learn inventory practices.
- Must know how to follow written and verbal directions.
- Must establish cooperative and harmonious work relationships with clients and other staff members.
- Be able to complete projects within assigned deadline.
Education and Qualifications
- Two years of experience operating offset presses and related equipment.
- Equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provide the necessary knowledge as well as abilities.