flexographic press operator

Description

Flexographic press operators use flexographic relief plate to print on almost any material. The relief plate is inked and pressed onto the material to be printed.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards flexography printing materials printing on large scale machines printing techniques polygraphy

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

maintenance of printing machines narrow web flexographic printing press printing plate making types of paper printing media wide web flexographic printing press screen printing inks

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

perform test run operate flexographic printing machine clean ink rollers troubleshoot follow safety precautions in printing prepare printing form determine colour shades set up the controller of a machine follow production schedule supply machine produce prepress proof monitor automated machines

OPTIONALOptional competences

pack goods perform machine maintenance wear appropriate protective gear handle chemical cleaning agents consult technical resources process printing input record production data for quality control report defective manufacturing materials inspect printing output tend laser marking machine keep records of work progress manage process of flexographic print mix ink