Summary of responsibilities
Offset duplicator operators perform the work required for the operation of offset duplicators and other machines normally found in printing departments. They primarily operate one or more offset duplicators (which may be automatic, chain delivery or conventional) depending on the size of the print run, perform colour registration and print circulars, newsletters, newspapers, forms, letterheads, envelopes and other documents in one or more colours.
Education requirement
Diploma of Vocational Studies (DEP) in a discipline related to printing, or the equivalent recognized by the appropriate authority
Condition of employment
None
Minimum experience generally required by level of complexity
- Level 1: None
- Level 2: 1 year
- Level 3: Not applicable
Description of the levels of complexity
Examples of job titles
- Offset duplicating machine operator
- Printing clerk
To be excluded from this job
- Press operator
- Offset press operator
- Offset press typesetter
- Photocomposer
- Photoengraved, plates and proof-press operator
- Photocopier operator