PRINTING PRESS OPERATOR APPRENTICE3836N1 Pay Grade: "See Index" DEFINITION OF WORK This is on-the-job training in the operation of lithographic presses in the State Printing Plant. Work involves performing tasks necessary to learn the operation of various kinds of lithographic presses. The work is performed under immediate supervision and reviewed in detail. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED Learns to hand feed presses. Learns to help skilled craft workers put job on presses and make-ready, and performs other tasks as instructed. Learns to adjust and operate automatic presses. Learns proper maintenance of equipment by helping oil presses, feeders air pumps and motors and by cleaning presses and type forms. Learns to lead feeders with paper and to adjust ink fountain. Watches automatic presses to detect incorrect functioning. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS Abilities *Ability to learn and willingness to receive instructions. *Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. *Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with others. *Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude. *Necessary at Entry MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Two years of experience in operating medium to large offset printing presses or relevant training in a printing press operator apprenticeship. REV: 12/95 |