Registered Migration Australia

Small Offset Printer

ANZSCO 392312




Description

Sets up and operates small offset printing presses used in instant print shops or for in-house printing.

 

 

Skill Level

3

 

 

Alternative Titles

  • Instant Printer Operator

 

 

Specialisations

  • Digital Printer

 

 

Occupation Lists

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Group: 3923 Printers

 

 

Description

set up and operate letterpress, lithographic, flexographic, gravure, newspaper, instant, digital and offset printing presses.

 

 

Tasks

  • setting, adjusting and monitoring substrate-feed mechanisms, delivery mechanisms, inking systems and other printing machine functions
  • mixing ink and solvents to standard, and regulating paper and ink supply during print runs
  • monitoring, evaluating and determining press operations manually and by computer to check print quality standards against proofs and detect malfunctions
  • producing a variety of printed products using relief, lithographic, flexographic and gravure printing presses, and in-line finishing systems
  • preparing plates, blankets and impression cylinders on small offset lithographic printing presses
  • loading paper into feeding mechanisms
  • monitoring machine operations and quality of printing
  • undertaking maintenance, adjustment, repair and cleaning of machines
  • producing and managing digital print images, and transferring and outputting images
  • may set up and operate paper and bookbinding guillotines

 

 

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. 
In Australia: 
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) 

In New Zealand: 
NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) 

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

 

 

Occupations in this Group

 

Sources: www.abs.gov.au and DIBP