Hard Skills
AdvancedGravure Press SetupThe ability to prepare rotogravure presses by installing cylinders, adjusting doctor blades, and setting web tension controls to specific job requirements.
IntermediateInk Viscosity ManagementMonitoring and adjusting the thickness of printing inks using solvents to ensure consistent flow and transfer across high-speed runs.
AdvancedPrecision Color MatchingThe skill of comparing printed output against standard proofs and making manual or digital ink adjustments to achieve exact color fidelity.
IntermediateSubstrate Handling and Web Tension ControlManaging the physical properties of various materials such as films, foils, and paper while maintaining optimal tension to prevent wrinkles or breaks.
IntermediatePreventative Press MaintenanceExecuting routine cleaning, lubrication, and inspection of rollers, cylinders, and doctor blades to ensure mechanical reliability.
AdvancedPrint Defect TroubleshootingIdentifying and correcting common gravure issues such as hazing, streaks, doctor blade lines, and drying-in.
IntermediateSolvent and Hazardous Material SafetyAdherence to safety protocols regarding the handling, storage, and disposal of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and cleaning agents.