offset printer

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.

Alternative Labels

newspaper printer

offset press operator

offset pressman

lithographic printing specialist

offset press assistant

lithographic printing technician

offset printer

offset lithography printer

offset printer technician

offset press specialist

newspaper press operator

pad printing machine operator

offset printer operator

offset press technician

newspaper press technician

newspaper press specialist

lithographic printing operator

offset printer specialist

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

operate offset printing machine prepare printing form produce prepress proof troubleshoot clean ink rollers monitor automated machines supply machine follow safety precautions in printing set up the controller of a machine follow production schedule prepare offset printing machine perform test run

Essential Knowledge

offset printing types of paper quality standards printing on large scale machines polygraphy printing techniques

Optional Skills and Competences

keep records of work progress perform machine maintenance pack goods record production data for quality control wear appropriate protective gear process printing input cut page edges prepare colour mixtures consult technical resources perforate printed media maintain lithographic printing plates report defective manufacturing materials manage offset printing process operate letterpress inspect printing output handle chemical cleaning agents

Optional Knowledge

printing media print stripping maintenance of printing machines printing materials printing plate making screen printing inks

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/ea4aff10-4d20-4a2b-886b-299c2bd349f1

Status

released

Occupations

offset printer

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI