Press Operator (0903CB V1) Competency-Based

Lakeside Book Company

Registered 2026

Indiana (OA)

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Work Process Schedule

Work Process Content

On the Job Training

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Skills

Inspected printed materials or other images to verify quality.

Collect and inspect random samples during print runs to identify any necessary adjustments.
Start presses and pull proofs to check for ink coverage and density, alignment, and registration.

Operate photographic developing or print production equipment.

Start presses and pull proofs to check for ink coverage and density, alignment, and registration.

Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.

Examine job orders to determine quantities to be printed, stock specifications, colors, or special printing instructions.

Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.

Examine job orders to determine quantities to be printed, stock specifications, colors, or special printing instructions.

Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials or products.

Adjust ink fountain flow rates.
Monitor environmental factors, such as humidity and temperature, that may impact equipment performance and make necessary adjustments.

Collect samples of materials or products for testing.

Collect and inspect random samples during print runs to identify any necessary adjustments.

Evaluate quality of materials or products.

Verify that paper and ink meet the specifications for a given job.

Load materials into production equipment.

Load presses with paper and make necessary adjustments, according to paper size.
Obtain or mix inks and fill ink fountains.

Feed materials or products into or through equipment.

Feed paper through press cylinders and adjust feed and tension controls.

Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.

Monitor automated press operation systems and respond to fault, error, or alert messages.

Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.

Secure printing plates to printing units and adjust tolerances.

Download data.

Download or scan files to be printed, using printing production software.
Download completed jobs to archive media so that questions can be answered or jobs replicated.

Clean production equipment.

Clean ink fountains, plates, or printing unit cylinders when press runs are completed.
Clean or oil presses or make minor repairs, using hand tools.

Install mechanical components in production equipment.

Change press plates, blankets, or cylinders, as required.

Mix ingredients to create specific finishes.

Obtain or mix inks and fill ink fountains.

Enter commands, instructions, or specifications into equipment.

Input production job settings into workstation terminals that control automated printing systems.

Program equipment to perform production tasks.

Adjust digital files to alter print elements, such as fonts, graphics, or color separations.

Lubricate production equipment.

Clean or oil presses or make minor repairs, using hand tools.

Direct operational or production activities.

Control workflow scheduling or job tracking, using computer database software.
Direct or monitor work of press crews.

Record operational or production data.

Maintain time or production records.

Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.

Monitor inventory levels on a regular basis, ordering or requesting additional supplies, as necessary.

Monitor environmental impacts of production or development activities.

Monitor environmental factors, such as humidity and temperature, that may impact equipment performance and make necessary adjustments.

Order materials, supplies, or equipment.

Monitor inventory levels on a regular basis, ordering or requesting additional supplies, as necessary.

Operate cutting equipment.

Set up or operate auxiliary equipment, such as cutting, folding, plate-making, drilling, or laminating machines.

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