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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

gravure press operator

Gravure press operators work with gravure presses, where the image is engraved directly on a roll.

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Description

Gravure press operators work with gravure presses, where the image is engraved directly on a roll. They set up the press and monitor it during the operation, taking care of safety and resolving problems.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
quality standardsprinting materialsprinting on large scale machinesprinting techniques
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
maintenance of printing machinestypes of paperprinting mediaengraving technologiesscreen printing inks
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
perform test runadjust rotogravure pressoperate rotary pressclean ink rollersuse doctor bladetroubleshootfollow safety precautions in printingdetermine colour shadesset up the controller of a machinefollow production schedulesupply machineuse colour printing programsproduce prepress proofmonitor automated machines
OPTIONALOptional competences
monitor gaugefollow a briefcut page edgespack goodsperform machine maintenancewear appropriate protective gearhandle chemical cleaning agentsconsult technical resourcesprocess printing inputrecord production data for quality controladjust drying process to goodsreport defective manufacturing materialsinspect printing outputkeep records of work progressprepare printing form

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

38 total
18 essential · 20 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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