Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Work under pressure; Physically demanding; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Ability to distinguish between colours; Standing for extended periods

Work Site Environment Noisy; Odours

Additional Skills

Prepare production schedules; Plan production methods; Instruct apprentices; Estimate costs

Specific Skills

Set up press and operate at slow speed to check samples; Set up and adjust in-line binding and finishing equipment; Remove and clean plates and cylinders at end of press run; Mount plates or cylinders and make necessary adjustments; Monitor regular press run for quality using computer control console; Fill ink fountains and control colour and viscosity; Direct press crew to set up, operate and shut down press; Review job orders to determine job specifications such as production time, colour sequence and quantities required, and advise press crew of these specifications

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Education College/CEGEPor equivalent experience

Languages English