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How many Litho Machine Minder jobs are available on Pertemps?

There are 1 Litho Machine Minder jobs available on Pertemps right now.

What does a Litho Machine Minder do?

Lithographic printers make and prepare metal plates to be used as the original in various printing processes and media. Plates are usually laser-etched from digital sources with computer-to-plate technology but can also be made by applying types of emulsions to the printing plate.

Tasks required include:

• Positions form or plate on machine, checks alignments and sets press.
• Mixes and loads inks and solvents, loads paper and regulates during print run.
• Prints and examines proof copies and adjusts press as necessary.
• Starts or directs start of printing run and monitors machine to ensure that printing proceeds smoothly.
• Pours colour into machine or directly on to screen and positions screen over item.
• Operates squeegee by hand or machine to press colour through screen.
• Dips wooden pattern block into colour tray and lays different colours on top of, and adjacent to, others to form the required pattern.
• Produces, transfers and outputs digital print images.
• Maintains, adjusts, repairs and cleans machine.
• Keeps production records.

What are the entry requirements for a Litho Machine Minder?

There are no formal academic requirements although some employers may require GCSEs/S grades. Training is typically received on-the-job. Traineeships and apprenticeships in Machine Printing are available at NVQ/SVQ Levels 2 and 3.