Screen Platemaker
もうばんせいはんこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Technical occupation that creates screens (stencils) for screen printing. Handles processes such as applying photosensitive emulsion, exposure, development, and cleaning.
Description
Screen Platemakers specialize in producing screens used in screen printing. Based on original artwork, they apply photosensitive emulsion, perform exposure and development using negative films or digital output films, and finish the plate surface. Uniform coating and precise exposure time management are required, as they affect ink retention and passage through the fine mesh. Equipment maintenance, chemical handling, and safety management are also important tasks.
Future Outlook
Amid the digitalization of screen printing, demand for traditional screen platemaking is on a declining trend, but a certain level of needs is expected to remain in fields such as fashion printing and special processing for industrial applications.
Personality Traits
Dexterous Hands, Skilled in Fine Work / High Concentration / Meticulous
Work Style
Career Path
Assistant → Screen Platemaker → Leader → Platemaking Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Exposure Machine Operation / Machine Maintenance / Photosensitive Emulsion Application / Screen Cleaning / Silk Screen Platemaking
Recommended Skills
CAD Software Operation / Chemical Handling / Color Proficiency Test / DTP Fundamentals
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is crucial because minute defects directly lead to printing defects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work centers on operations based on prescribed procedures, and originality is not particularly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Quantity management and measurements are basic, and advanced mathematical analysis is not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Printing Technician (Levels 2 and 3)
Aliases
- Screen Platemaker
- Screen Printing Platemaker
Related Jobs
- Platemaking Operator
- Printing Operator
- Screen Printer