As a Hot Foil Operator, you will need to master following:

• adjust foil printing machine
• follow safety precautions in printing
• operate foil printing machine
• printing on large scale machines
• types of foil printing machines

More generally, a hot foil operator is also versed in:

• follow production schedule
• monitor automated machines
• perform test run
• printing techniques
• quality standards
• replace die
• set up the controller of a machine
• supply machine
• troubleshoot

It also helps to know the following:

• inspect printing output
• maintain foil printing machine
• materials of die
• types of paper
• clean equipment
• communicate with customers
• consult technical resources
• keep records of work progress
• monitor gauge
• pack goods
• printing media
• record production data for quality control
• report defective manufacturing materials
• wear appropriate protective gear