As an Offset Printer, you will need to master following:

• follow safety precautions in printing
• offset printing
• operate offset printing machine
• polygraphy
• prepare printing form
• printing on large scale machines
• produce prepress proof
• types of paper

More generally, an offset printer is also versed in:

• clean ink rollers
• follow production schedule
• monitor automated machines
• perform test run
• prepare offset printing machine
• printing techniques
• quality standards
• set up the controller of a machine
• supply machine
• troubleshoot

It also helps to know the following:

• cut page edges
• inspect printing output
• maintain lithographic printing plates
• maintenance of printing machines
• operate letterpress
• perforate printed media
• print stripping
• printing materials
• printing plate making
• process printing input
• screen printing inks
• consult technical resources
• handle chemical cleaning agents
• keep records of work progress
• manage offset printing process
• pack goods
• perform machine maintenance
• prepare colour mixtures
• printing media
• record production data for quality control
• report defective manufacturing materials
• wear appropriate protective gear