flexographic press operator

Flexographic press operators use flexographic relief plate to print on almost any material. The relief plate is inked and pressed onto the material to be printed.

Alternative Labels

flexographic label press operator

flexographic label press specialist

flexographic label press technician

flexographic label printer

flexographic operator

flexographic pressman

flexographic press specialist

flexographic presswoman

flexographic printer

flexographic printing inspection operator

flexographic printing inspection specialist

flexographic printing inspection technician

flexographic printing plate maker

flexographic printing plate mounter

flexographic printing press operator

flexographic print maker

flexographic print operator

flexographic print technician

narrow-format printer on flexographic presses

wide-format printer on flexographic presses

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

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

Essential Knowledge

flexography polygraphy printing materials printing on large scale machines printing techniques quality standards

Optional Skills and Competences

consult technical resources handle chemical cleaning agents inspect printing output keep records of work progress manage process of flexographic print mix ink pack goods perform machine maintenance process printing input record production data for quality control report defective manufacturing materials tend laser marking machine wear appropriate protective gear

Optional Knowledge

maintenance of printing machines narrow web flexographic printing press printing media printing plate making screen printing inks types of paper wide web flexographic printing press

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/07d4a2fa-e278-4f32-8cf9-9c01fc660369

Status

released

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