Electronic Platemaking Operator
でんしせいはんさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing operator job that uses digital data to create printing flats and outputs plates using CTP systems, etc.
Description
Electronic platemaking operators use DTP software to perform color separation and screen dot adjustment on received digital data, and output printing plates using CTP (Computer To Plate) systems. They handle imagesetter operations, exposure condition settings, post-output plate inspections, detailed retouching work, color proofing support, and more, playing a crucial role in supporting the pre-press stage of the printing process. Rapid and accurate work aligned with production schedules is required.
Future Outlook
Amid advancing digitalization and automation in the printing industry, traditional platemaking operations are being streamlined. There is expected demand for advanced digital prepress technicians, but the scope of work is shrinking.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Good at steady work / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory work / On-site assignment / Shift work / Standing work
Career Path
Electronic Platemaking Operator → Platemaking Operator → Platemaking Technician → Prepress Manager → Printing Factory Administrator
Required Skills
CTP system operation / Color separation / DTP software / Digital data processing / Imagesetter operation
Recommended Skills
Color management (ICC profile) / English document reading / PDF check / Prepress workflow management / RIP knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is needed to detect minute tones or misalignments. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Processes given data accurately; no creative thinking is required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly standing work with little heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- DTP Expert Certification
- Printing Technology Certification
Aliases
- CTP Operator
- DTP Operator
- Imagesetter Operator
- Prepress Operator
Related Jobs
- CTP Operator
- DTP Operator
- Platemaking Technician
- Printing Operator