Carbon Printing Worker
かーぼんいんさつこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized profession that uses light-hardening photosensitive materials to transfer gelatin structures containing carbon powder or pigments and prints photographs or images.
Description
Carbon printing workers use photosensitive materials containing pigments (carbon powder or organic pigments) in a photosensitive gelatin layer, expose the original plate with UV light to harden it, press-transfer it to a support, wash away the unhardened parts with water to develop the image. This occupation is mainly used in fields requiring high durability and high quality, such as art reproductions, industrial labels, and decorative printing. They perform a wide range of tasks including preparation and application of photosensitive materials, management of exposure conditions, transfer temperature and pressure, cleaning and finishing operations, quality inspection, and machine maintenance, requiring safe chemical management and precise work.
Future Outlook
With the spread of digital printing technology, demand is tending to shrink on a limited basis, but niche demand is expected to be maintained as high-quality printing for art fields and special applications.
Personality Traits
High Concentration / High Safety Awareness / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Carbon Printing Operator → Shift Leader → Process Manager → Manufacturing Department Manager
Required Skills
Photosensitive Gelatin Emulsion / Quality Inspection / Safety Management (Chemical Handling) / Transfer Press Operation / UV Exposure Equipment Operation
Recommended Skills
Color Management / Darkroom Work / ISO Quality Management / Printing Machine Maintenance
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High precision is required, such as fine adjustments to exposure conditions and transfer pressure. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to acquire special chemical processing techniques and machine operations. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly standing work, but little heavy labor or long-distance movement. |
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