Roller Repairer: A description for the roller repairer job
Miscellaneous Jobs » Jobs In Graphic Art Work » Jobs In Graphic Art Work Nec » Jobs In Graphic Art Work Nec » Roller Repairer
Roller Repairer – Engraved-roller inspector, roller inspector and mender Examines engraved cloth-printing rollers for processing defects and repairs defects, using handtools: Lifts roller into brackets on table or turning device with aid of another worker and portable hoist. Examines rollers for defects, for example pinholes and scratches. Compares customer’s design and printed proof to detect missed engravings, extra engravings, and uneven joining of design on circumference of roller, and examines roller to verify defects. Dusts engraved design with chalk and examines roller to determine whether engraving is too full or too dense to print desired effects on cloth. Plugs pinholes, extra engravings, and over-engraved areas with copper wire plugs, and forces plugs in place, using ball peen hammer and punch. Smooths rough spots, using file and removes scratches from roller surface, using burnishing tool. Traces outline of missed engraving on wax paper and transfers outline to roller, using scriber. Engraves additional lines or designs on roller surface freehand or following outline to fill in gaps in design or missing engravings, using gravers and magnifying lens. Rejects unrepairable rollers. Cleans and polishes rollers, using water, polishing paste, and cloth. May also inspect rollers only and be designated Roller Inspector (textile industry).
Job industry: textile industry
Other job descriptions:
Roller Repairer
Siderographer
Sketch Maker 1
Stencil Maker
Clamper 2
Machine Engraver
Printer 1
Pantographer
Computer Typesetter Keyliner
Photographic Process Screen Maker
Rubber Engraver 1
Screen Printing Inspector
Letterer 1
Printer 2
Hand Roller Engraver
Silk Screen Cutter
Blocker 5
Blueprinting Machine Operator
Roller Varnisher
Router 1
Carbon Printer
Engraver 2
Legend Maker
Map And Chart Mounter
Print Shop Helper
Screen Printer
Screen Printer 1
Silk Screen Repairer
Printing Screen Assembler
Machine Silk Screen Printer
Examiner 3
Photostat Operator Helper
Plate Gauger
Screen Printer Helper
Type Copy Examiner
Furniture Decals Inspector
Lithographic General Worker