Sets up, operates, and maintains machinery like printing presses or hydraulic presses to produce high-quality printed materials or fabricated parts.
Key responsibilities include:
- Loading materials.
- Adjusting machine settings according to job specifications.
- Monitoring production for accuracy.
- Performing quality control checks, and completing routine maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Operators must follow strict safety protocols and may need to read blueprints to ensure products meet required specifications.