Job Description:

• 1) Makes ready and operates multiunit, web-fed rotary press to print newspapers, books, and periodicals according to written specifications: Locks printing plates on printing cylinder and threads loose end of paper supply roll through and around rollers to cutter and folder.

• 2) Adjusts compensators to guide paper over rollers and cylinders.

• 3) Inspects printed sheets visually after registration or position printing and readjusts guides and controls to rectify spacing errors.

• 4) Adjusts feed controls to rotate cylinder into position where plate locking mechanism is accessible.

• 5) Unlocks plates and replaces with make-over plates according to directions marked on plate regarding location and time of printing.

• 6) Rethreads paper through press if web breaks and readjusts tension rollers.

• 7) Operates pasting device to splice end of new paper roll to depleted roll.

• 8) Inspects printed material visually during production and readjusts controls to correct irregular ink distribution, faulty cuts or folds.

• 9) Replaces cutting blades, worn or damaged ink rolls, and fills ink wells.

• 10) Cleans, inspects, and lubricates moving parts of press.

• 11) May supervise and instruct apprentices.

• 12) May load supply rolls of paper in press at beginning and during run.

• 13) May be designated Tension Regulator when installing paper rolls in press and adjusting controls to regulate tension of paper; or Color-Control Operator when adjusting ink controls to secure specified color registration.

• 14) May operate press from central control console.