Litographic Pressman (167) Enlisted Personnel
Operates a rotary lithographic press in the production of military maps.
Sets up and adjusts lithographic plates to insure accurate register. Places water and ink in respective feed fountains and paper in feeder. Starts machine and adjusts ink, water, paper feed and plate to obtain clear copies of printed material. Cleans and oils machine and makes minor adjustments to press.
May grain plates to remove old image. May prepare plates, including sensitizing plates and burning image into plate.
Sets up and adjusts lithographic plates to insure accurate register. Places water and ink in respective feed fountains and paper in feeder. Starts machine and adjusts ink, water, paper feed and plate to obtain clear copies of printed material. Cleans and oils machine and makes minor adjustments to press.
May grain plates to remove old image. May prepare plates, including sensitizing plates and burning image into plate.