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Frequently Asked Questions:
How many Printing Machine Assistant jobs are available on Pertemps?
There are 3 Printing Machine Assistant jobs available on Pertemps right now.
What does a Printing Machine Assistant do?
Printing machine assistants set and operate letterpress, platen or cylinder, lithographic and photogravure printing machines, photocopiers, office printers, duplication machines and other reprographic equipment.
Tasks required include:
- Carries out routine maintenance and cleaning of printing machine.
- Loads photocopiers, office printers, duplication machines and other reprographic equipment with stationery.
- Positions printing plates, loads inks into reservoirs and loads paper rolls or sheets into printing press.
- Sets and operates machines for cutting paper to specified dimensions or for folding or binding to produce finished paper items.
- Sets and operates presses for stamping patterns and labels on textiles, clothing, pottery, footwear and other leather goods.
- Sets controls to control the speed, pressure and ink flow of printing machine.
- Starts reprographic or printing machine and monitors operation for paper misfeeds and error messages, removes blockages and replaces damaged paper, and monitors quality of output.
What are the entry requirements for a Printing Machine Assistant?
No academic qualifications are required. Off and on-the-job training is provided. NVQs/SVQs in Screen Printing are available at Levels 1 and 2, and in Machine Printing at Levels 2 and 3.