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EMPLOY participants can perform some or all of these functions:

• Review work order to determine ink, stock and equipment needed for production
• Set and adjust speed, temperature, ink flow, and position and pressure tolerances of press
• Select and install printing plates, rollers, screens, stencils, type, die, and cylinders in machine
  according to specifications
• Load, position and adjust materials on holding, loading and feeding mechanisms of press
• Pour or spread paint, ink, color compounds
• Blend and test paint, inks, stains and solvents according to type of material being printed and
  work order specifications
• Monitor feeding, printing and racking processes of press to maintain specified operating levels and detect malfunctions
• Remove printed materials from press, using hand truck, electric lift or hoist, and transport them to drying, storage or finishing areas
• Inspect and examine printed products for clarity, color accuracy, conformance to specifications and defects
• Discard or correct misprinted material using ink eradicators or solvents
• Pack and label cartons, boxes or bins of finished products
• Dismantle and reassemble printing unit or parts to repair, maintain or adjust machine
• Clean and lubricate printing machine and components (e.g., rollers, screens, typesetting, reservoirs)
• Monitor and control operation of auxiliary equipment, such as cutters, folders, drying ovens and sanders to assemble and finish product
• Direct and monitor activities of workers feeding, inspecting and tending printing machines and
  materials
• Keep daily time and materials usage reports and records identifying information printed on manufactured products and parts