1. Maintain operation of delivery systems
   • Delivery systems are monitored and adjusted to ensure efficient and continuous operation and ensure no damage to finished product
   • Substrate is added to and removed from process according to job instructions
2. Maintain basic flexographic printing process
   • Flexographic plate and plate cylinder or sleeve condition is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard
   • Flexographic impression roller condition is monitored to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard
   • Flexographic inking system and doctor blade are monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard
   • Drying systems are monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard
   • Basic in-line printing/converting/binding/finishing process(es) are monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard
3. Maintain routine production process
   • Production process is operated in association with fellow workers and according to enterprise procedures and planned daily schedule
   • Production is maintained according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements, manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures
   • Manual and/or automatic control is used according to job specifications
   • Performance is monitored and verified using the process control system according to enterprise procedures
   • Ink performance, colour, register and position of print are monitored and adjusted throughout production run
   • Production difficulties are anticipated and preventive action is taken to prevent occurrence by timely intervention
   • Faulty performance of equipment is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures
   • Waste is sorted according to enterprise procedures
4. Identify and rectify faults
   • Problem in flexographic machine operation is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures
   • Adjustments or corrections are carried out according to specified procedures and consistent with operator’s skill level
   • Flexographic machine operation is checked to ensure efficient operation
   • Machine faults requiring repair are identified and reported to designated person according to enterprise procedures
5. Conduct shutdown of production process
   • Correct shutdown sequence is followed according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures
   • Shutdown is conducted in association with fellow workers and in compliance with WHS requirements
   • Reels and cores are removed from press if web-fed
   • Unused ink is drained back into containers and correctly labelled and stored according to manufacturer’s/supplier’s specifications and enterprise procedures
   • Solid and liquid waste is removed from operating area and recycled or disposed of, where required, according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures
   • Product is removed from operating area
6. Clean and wash printing machine
   • Cylinders or sleeves, plate and roller surfaces are cleaned ready for next run
   • Inking rollers and doctor blades or chamber blade systems are cleaned with correct solvents according to WHS guidelines
   • Ink pumps, tanks and hoses are cleaned correctly
   • Impression rollers/central impression and press rollers are cleaned
   • In-line printing/converting/binding/finishing units are cleaned ready for next run
   • Reel or sheet-feed transportation and delivery systems are disengaged and cleaned ready for next run
   • Press is lubricated and protected according to duration of shutdown
   • Production records or other documentation are accurately completed where required by enterprise procedures

This section specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Evidence of the ability to:

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

For reel systems only