Class: Sheetfed Offset Press Operator V s1

FINAL KSA LISTING

CLASS: SHEETFED OFFSET PRESS OPERATOR V

NOTE: Each position within this classification may be required to possess all or some of these knowledge, skills or abilities.

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Knowledge, Skill, Ability

Knowledge of:
K1.  / Basic lithography to provide a guideline to adhere to general printing practices.
K2.  / Single unit press and its functions including delivery systems, dampening system, feeding system, inking system, and printing system to run a job.
K3.  / Basic printing process (e.g., electrostatic, photochemical, and produced image) in order to initiate the make-ready process.
K4.  / Pre-press (imaging) and finishing processes in order to initiate the make-ready process.
K5.  / Printing instruments and tools in order to initiate the make-ready process.
K6.  / Use and care of blankets, rollers, and offset plates and their installations on presses in order to initiate the make-ready process.
K7.  / Types of fountain solutions on sheetfed presses using a lithograph process.
K8.  / Safety requirements applied in the operation of printing equipment and industrial workplace safety
practices to prevent personal injury and equipment damage.
K9.  / Printing solvents and additives in order to maintain print quality efficiency.
K10.  / Print stock weights, textures, and finishes.
K11.  / Types and uses of printing inks to use on sheetfed offset presses.
K12.  / Multicolor sheetfed press.
K13.  / Color and register control systems to maintain quality.
K14.  / Four-color process work to run multi-color jobs.
K15.  / Types and uses of spot varnishes to enhance quality of work.
K16.  / Operation and maintenance of a large sheetfed offset press to maintain a consistent product.
K17.  / Leadperson principles to properly manage assigned crews.
K18.  / Operation and maintenance of a large multiunit sheetfed offset press.
Skill to:
S1. 
Ability to:

A1. 

/ Perform basic math calculations to perform a wide array of functions on the press.
A2.  / Take accurate measurements needed for effective job performance.
A3.  / Perform mechanical tasks needed to operate equipment.
A4.  / Communicate effectively using interpersonal skills to interact well with staff and customers.
A5.  / Follow oral and written instructions to assure quality and quantity of
Production.
A6.  / Make minor mechanical adjustments and repairs to ensure proper integrity of the press.
A7.  / Maintain proper fountain solutions to maintain quality printing of the press.
A8.  / Maintain satisfactory personal relations with other workers for a better work environment.
A9.  / Willingness to work under noisy conditions to work in the printing environment.
A10.  / Willingness to work various shifts to be flexible.
A11.  / Understand and follow basic safety and environmental regulations and practices to maintain a safe work environment.
A12.  / Stand for long periods of time to be able run the presses.
A13.  / Move and/or lift up to 50 pounds.
A14.  / Operate a multiunit press.
A15.  / Operate an envelope press.
A16.  / Maintain registration between printing units to keep job in correct position.
A17.  / Mix and match colors to satisfy customer needs.
A18.  / Produce a printing plate.
A19.  / May shoot and lay out Negatives and half-tones.
A20.  / Operate a small sheetfed offset presses including perfecting units and powdering units.
A21.  / Perform four- color process printing to run multi-color jobs.
A22.  / Perform dot-to-dot registration to achieve fit and color.
A23.  / Trap colors for sharpness and color.
A24.  / Spot varnish to achieve a gloss image.
A25.  / Print large solids.
A26.  / Pack the blanket and/or plate cylinder to register colors between units.
A27.  / Print duotones and full reverses.
A28.  / Convert from single-sided to two-sided printing and return.
A29.  / Lead and instruct the work of a press crew to maintain press efficiency.
A30.  / Coordinate the activities of a press crew to maintain press efficiency.
A31.  / Operate a large sheetfed offset press.
A32.  / Make adjustments on all sheetfed offset press equipment and do minor repairs to maintain press efficiency.

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Samples:

Willingness to work overtime and on-call hours as required.

Willingness to work rotating shifts (that is, Saturday and or Sunday shifts) in emergency situations on an as-needed basis.

Willingness to work holiday work shifts in emergency situations.

Willingness to climb ladders to heights of approximately 30 feet.

Willingness to work at heights between approximately 30 and 100 feet.

Shared/Testing/Job Analysis/Initial KSA Listing – New 10/31/02