ANZSCO 392311

Printing Machinist

Produces books, magazines, newspapers, brochures, posters, leaflets, packaging materials and stationery using printing presses.

Skills assessment authority
Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)
Occupation lists

STSOL · CSOL

Visas for Printing Machinist

Main tasks

  • Sets, adjusts and monitors substrate-feed mechanisms, delivery mechanisms, inking systems and other printing machine functions
  • Loads and unloads materials into printing machines, and monitors inventory of printing supplies and materials
  • Mixes ink and solvents to standard, and regulates paper and ink supply during print runs
  • Monitors, evaluates and determines press operations manually and by computer to check print quality standards against proofs and detect malfunctions
  • Undertakes maintenance, adjustment, repair and cleaning of machines

Specialisations

Digital PrinterFlexographic Printing MachinistLabel Printing MachinistLithographic Printing MachinistSmall Offset Printer

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