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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

offset printer

Offset printers handle an offset press in order to print an image.

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Description

Offset printers handle an offset press in order to print an image. The offset press transfers an inked image from the plate to a rubber blanket before to print it onto the printing surface.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
quality standardstypes of paperprinting on large scale machinesprinting techniquesoffset printingpolygraphy
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
maintenance of printing machinesprint strippingprinting plate makingprinting mediaprinting materialsscreen printing inks
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
perform test runprepare offset printing machineclean ink rollerstroubleshootfollow safety precautions in printingprepare printing formset up the controller of a machinefollow production scheduleoperate offset printing machinesupply machineproduce prepress proofmonitor automated machines
OPTIONALOptional competences
prepare colour mixturesmanage offset printing processcut page edgesoperate letterpresspack goodsperform machine maintenancewear appropriate protective gearhandle chemical cleaning agentsconsult technical resourcesprocess printing inputrecord production data for quality controlperforate printed mediareport defective manufacturing materialsinspect printing outputmaintain lithographic printing plateskeep records of work progress

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

40 total
18 essential · 22 optional

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

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