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Snapshot before the quality program (relevance gates, tiered mapping, QA linter). v1 is the immutable before/after reference; evidence crawl was at ~175/3039 occupations when tagged. Co-Authored-By: Claude Fable 5 <noreply@anthropic.com> Claude-Session: https://claude.ai/code/session_01PDKeXvpT6tENSvyQGLV1Uq
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# Tasks & work activities — offset printer
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Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 51-5112.00 (Printing Press Operators) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 7322; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.
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## Task statements
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- **[Supplemental]** Adjust digital files to alter print elements, such as fonts, graphics, or color separations.
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- **[Core]** Adjust ink fountain flow rates.
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- **[Core]** Change press plates, blankets, or cylinders, as required.
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- **[Core]** Clean ink fountains, plates, or printing unit cylinders when press runs are completed.
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- **[Core]** Clean or oil presses or make minor repairs, using hand tools.
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- **[Core]** Collect and inspect random samples during print runs to identify any necessary adjustments.
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- **[Supplemental]** Download or scan files to be printed, using printing production software.
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- **[Core]** Examine job orders to determine quantities to be printed, stock specifications, colors, or special printing instructions.
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- **[Core]** Feed paper through press cylinders and adjust feed and tension controls.
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- **[Core]** Input production job settings into workstation terminals that control automated printing systems.
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- **[Core]** Load presses with paper and make necessary adjustments, according to paper size.
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- **[Core]** Monitor automated press operation systems and respond to fault, error, or alert messages.
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- **[Core]** Obtain or mix inks and fill ink fountains.
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- **[Core]** Secure printing plates to printing units and adjust tolerances.
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- **[Core]** Start presses and pull proofs to check for ink coverage and density, alignment, and registration.
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- **[Core]** Verify that paper and ink meet the specifications for a given job.
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- **[Supplemental]** Control workflow scheduling or job tracking, using computer database software.
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- **[Supplemental]** Direct or monitor work of press crews.
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- **[Supplemental]** Download completed jobs to archive media so that questions can be answered or jobs replicated.
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- **[Core]** Maintain time or production records.
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- **[Core]** Monitor environmental factors, such as humidity and temperature, that may impact equipment performance and make necessary adjustments.
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- **[Core]** Monitor inventory levels on a regular basis, ordering or requesting additional supplies, as necessary.
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- **[Supplemental]** Set up or operate auxiliary equipment, such as cutting, folding, plate-making, drilling, or laminating machines.
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## Detailed work activities
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- Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials or products.
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- Clean production equipment.
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- Collect samples of materials or products for testing.
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- Direct operational or production activities.
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- Download data.
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- Enter commands, instructions, or specifications into equipment.
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- Evaluate quality of materials or products.
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- Feed materials or products into or through equipment.
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- Inspected printed materials or other images to verify quality.
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- Install mechanical components in production equipment.
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- Load materials into production equipment.
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- Lubricate production equipment.
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- Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
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- Mix ingredients to create specific finishes.
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- Monitor environmental impacts of production or development activities.
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- Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.
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- Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.
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- Operate cutting equipment.
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- Operate photographic developing or print production equipment.
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- Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
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- Program equipment to perform production tasks.
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- Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
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- Record operational or production data.
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- Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.
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