Duplicating Machine Operator Ii

Operates various offset-duplicating machines to reproduce typewritten matter, forms, reports, drawings, and other materials utilizing various inks and paper stocks.

1

Sets up and operates all complex presses to produce two color, four color, half tone, and multi-color printed materials.

2

Sets up press, positions plate, and runs make ready.

3

Operates a computer to plate system to produce and develop metal plates.

4

Pre-moistens offset-duplicating machines. Receives and reviews work orders, determines paper, color, size, stock, amount of copies, ink color, etc. Loads duplicating machine with ink. Prepares, removes, and positions plate and preserves on duplicating machine. Runs proofs and jobs and forwards to finishing area. Cleans blanket cylinder.

5

Cleans, lubricates, and adjusts equipment used in printing operation.

6

Performs the duties of duplicating machine operators and finishing clerk as assigned.

7

Operates auxiliary machines, such as collator, folding machine, stapler, cutter, drill, and binder.

8

Occasionally works with confidential/sensitive materials.

9

Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title

• Must pass a physical examination and perform the physical activities associated with this position.

• Stands throughout most of the workday.
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• Required to lift, carry, and maneuver materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Must possess knowledge in the operation of two to four color press machines.
• Must have the knowledge to operate a computer to plate system, collator, folding machine, stapler, cutter, drill, and binding equipment.
• Required to have discretion necessary when working with confidential information.
• Must be competent in the cleaning lubricating and adjusting of equipment used.

• Exposed to conditions associated with the moving parts of print shop.
• Subject to inks, solvents, paper dust, glues, gums, chemicals, and agents common to the printing trade.
• Subject to noise produced by equipment operating in a print shop.

• Various duplicating machines, folding machines, staplers, collators, perforating equipment.