About this career
Gravure press operators work with gravure presses, where the image is engraved directly on a roll. They set up the press and monitor it during the operation, taking care of safety and resolving problems.
Essential skills
adjust rotogravure press
clean ink rollers
determine colour shades
follow production schedule
follow safety precautions in printing
monitor automated machines
operate rotary press
perform test run
produce prepress proof
set up the controller of a machine
supply machine
troubleshoot
use colour printing programs
use doctor blade
Required knowledge
printing materials
printing on large scale machines
printing techniques
quality standards
Additional skills
adjust drying process to goods
consult technical resources
cut page edges
follow a brief
handle chemical cleaning agents
inspect printing output
keep records of work progress
monitor gauge
pack goods
perform machine maintenance
prepare printing form
process printing input
record production data for quality control
report defective manufacturing materials
wear appropriate protective gear
engraving technologies
maintenance of printing machines
printing media
screen printing inks
types of paper
Also known as
gravure press technician
rotogravure printing machine tender
engraving press operator
gravure press specialist
gravure press operative
gravure printing machine operator
rotogravure press specialist
gravure technician
gravure specialist
rotogravure press technician
rotogravure printing press operator
rotogravure technician
gravure printing press tender
gravure operator
gravure press tender
gravure printing machine tender
rotogravure operator
engraving press tender
rotogravure press rolltender
rotogravure press operator
gravure press rolltender
gravure press worker
rotogravure specialist