Occupation information for Printing Press Operators District Of Columbia

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Set up and operate digital, letterpress, lithographic, flexographic, gravure, or other printing machines. Includes short-run offset printing presses.

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Currently Employed: 550

Projected Annual Job Openings: 60

Typical Hourly Wage: $30.47 - $59.02

Typical Annual Salary: $63,380 - $122,760

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typical training

Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: 1 to 12 months on-the-job training

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typical job duties

Start presses and pull proofs to check for ink coverage and density, alignment, and registration.
Examine job orders to determine quantities to be printed, stock specifications, colors, or special printing instructions.
Adjust ink fountain flow rates.
Verify that paper and ink meet the specifications for a given job.
Collect and inspect random samples during print runs to identify any necessary adjustments.
Feed paper through press cylinders and adjust feed and tension controls.
Load presses with paper and make necessary adjustments, according to paper size.
Secure printing plates to printing units and adjust tolerances.
Monitor automated press operation systems and respond to fault, error, or alert messages.
Download or scan files to be printed, using printing production software.

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