Printing technician

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Description

Object of activities: transfer of graphic images using offset lithography, letterpress, gravure printing, silk-screen printing and other types of printing on different materials.
Typical work tools: printing machine, printing material, production logbook, measuring equipment, etc.
Typical working conditions: working indoors; microclimate in the printing house (air temperature, humidity), ventilation, air-conditioning.
Additional information: qualified individuals will be able to work in the printing houses and their divisions, in the companies supplying printing materials and equipment as well as in the advertising production companies.
Competences of qualification:
1. Evaluate print job documentation.
2. Schedule print jobs.
3. Prepare printing equipment and materials for work.
4. Print the circulation of publications.
5. Control the quality of printing processes and prints.
6. Supervise the technical condition of printing machines.