Print Feeders

Job description

These individuals feed sheet-fed offset presses and rotary paper presses. They prepare raw materials and assist colleagues in their work.

Environment

Controlled ambient temperature
Equipment, machinery, tools

Main tasks

Carry out feeding operations of a press during its start-up, its setting in motion, and the print run.
Contribute to the resolution of compliance and operation problems of a press.
Participate in the maintenance and repair of a press.

Advancement and mobility

Experience leads to senior positions.

Training and requirements

Formation

No specific training

WAP

This occupation is targeted by a Workplace Apprenticeship Program

Printing feeder

Main skills and characteristics

Skills

Monitoring operations
Result evaluation

Abilities

Hand-arm stability
Control accuracy
Speed control
Reaction time
Verbal skills

Near vision
Oral comprehension
Manual dexterity
Static muscle power
Information organization
Awareness of issues

More Less abilities

Knowledge and attributes

Capacity to work under pressure
Sense of responsibility
Capacity to work in a team
Knowledge of production and treatment
Sense of initiative
Respect standards and regulations
Assiduity and punctuality
Commitment to quality
Tolerance to routine work
Timeliness

Interests

Work manually
Exercer une activité sportive ou physique

Personality profiles (RIASEC)

Realistic: People with this profile prefer carrying out concrete tasks and being physically involved in what they do.
Conventional: People with this profile prefer specific, well-defined tasks. They like to respect the order of things and follow established rules.
Investigative: People with this profile prefer relying on theoretical knowledge before acting. They like observation, analysis and problem solving.

Additional information

Appellation d’emploi liée (à traduire)

Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities (CNP 95109)

Skill type

Manufacturing and utilities

Related occupations

Printing press operators