A professional who loads rolls of paper onto automatic splicing unit of web offset printing press. Responsibilities include:

• Inspects rolls of paper for blemishes or tears and cuts away damaged area with knife.
• Rolls paper into loading position on automatic splicer, inserts shaft of automatic splicer through roll core, secures holding chucks of automatic splicer to shaft ends, and threads paper through press components to prepare press for printing.
• Applies adhesive strip to backup roll and inserts backup roll onto automatic splicing unit of press to prepare paper for automatic splicing.
• Removes roll of leftover paper from press after automatic splicing.
• May operate mechanical truck to transport rolls of paper to press area.
• May clean press and clean and install press components to maintain press in working order.