Elements and Performance Criteria
- Confirm job specifications
- Set up machine for in-line operation
- Substrate transportation system is set up according to job specifications
- Set off / marking prevention devices are set up and adjusted according to job specifications
- Appropriate image carrier/cutting device is selected and secured to the unit
- Impression is adjusted and set according to job specifications
- Image transfer or inking devices are adjusted and set according to job specifications
- Conduct proof run
- Material to be used for proof is organised correctly
- Machine is operated according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures to produce a specific proof
- Proof is visually inspected and/or tested or laboratory testing is organised according to enterprise procedures
- Production does not commence without client approval or authority where appropriate
- Results are interpreted and adjustments made according to product and machine specifications
- Maintain and monitor production process
- Production process is operated and monitored in association with fellow workers and according to enterprise procedures and planned daily schedule
- Product is monitored and minor adjustments made to ensure quality of output is maintained
- Major adjustments to process are identified and reported to designated personnel according to enterprise procedures
- Faulty performance of equipment is identified and reported to designated person according to enterprise procedures
- Waste is sorted according to enterprise procedures
- 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 work health and safety (WHS) requirements
- Unused ink/coating, if used in process, is correctly labelled and stored according to manufacturer’s/supplier’s specifications and enterprise procedures
- All 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
- Clean and wash up
- Cylinders, image carriers/cutting devices and roller surfaces are cleaned ready for next run
- Image carriers/cutting devices are removed and stored according to manufacturer’s/supplier’s specifications and enterprise procedures
- Inking system and additional units are washed ready for next run
- Liquid waste is disposed of according to enterprise procedures and regulatory requirements
- In-line units are cleaned ready for next run
- Substrate feed, 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