Offset 5 Color printing Machine Operator & Assistant

• Operate the machine • Installs metal printing plate around press cylinder of machine and locks plate into position using hand tools • Turns hand wheel and ink fountain screws to regulate ink flow • Selects paper stock to be printed according to color, size, thickness and quantity specified in job order • Process multiple color printing • Performs minor repair and adjustment of offset printing machine • Performs periodic machine maintenance. • Performs related work as required. • Must have the knowledge of various weights, types, and uses of paper; the principles and procedures of offset presswork • Must have knowledge of the use of oil base inks, varnishes, reducers and dryers • Must have knowledge of the mixing and matching of inks according to sample jobs order • Must have knowledge of anti-offset spray powder and the maintenance of printing machinery • Ensure that 1st priority is given to quality & Food safety • Report any quality / food safety related issue to management • Perform other jobs as assigned to him • Should have 3 years experience as operator • knowledge of the operation, adjustment and care of offset printing equipment • knowledge of grades and weight standards of paper stock and the reaction of different paper to various duplicating processes and to various inks; • Ability to operate, make minor repairs, adjust and care for various types of offset equipment • Ability to estimate operating requirements; • Ability to maintain accurate stock and supply records, production records and prepare reports; • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others; • work effectively under time pressure • meet critical deadlines as assigned • Ensure the highest quality & Food safety product