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 coating process
   • Roller condition is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard
   • Coating system is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of product meets the approved proof standard
   • Drying systems are monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of product meets the approved proof standard
   • Quality and viscosity of varnish are monitored and adjusted as necessary to ensure quality of product
3. Maintain production process
   • Basic or complex in-line printing/converting/binding/finishing processes are monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of product meets the approved proof standard if required
   • Delivery is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality and efficient product delivery if required
   • Production process is operated in association with fellow workers and according to company specifications and planned daily schedule
   • Production is maintained within work health and safety (WHS) requirements and company and manufacturer’s specifications
   • Manual and/or automatic control is used as per specification
   • Performance is monitored and verified using the process control system according to enterprise procedures
   • Coating performance, register and position of coating are monitored and adjusted throughout production run
   • Production difficulties are anticipated and preventive action is taken to prevent occurrence by timely intervention
   • Process adjustments to eliminate problems are reported according to enterprise procedures
   • Waste is sorted according to enterprise procedures
4. Identify and rectify problems
   • Faulty performance of equipment is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures
   • Problems in coating machine are identified and reported according to enterprise procedures
   • Adjustments or corrections are carried out according to specified procedures and consistent with operator’s skill level
   • Coating machine operation is checked to ensure correct operation
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
   • 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
   • Machine faults requiring repair are identified and reported to designated person according to enterprise procedures
   • Repair/adjustment is verified prior to resumption of operations
6. Clean and wash coating machine
   • Cylinders, plate and roller surfaces are cleaned ready for next run
   • Coating delivery system is washed ready for next run, and liquid waste is disposed of according to company and regulatory requirements
   • In-line slitting units are cleaned ready for next run
   • Transportation and delivery systems are disengaged and cleaned ready for next run
   • 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