Film Light-Blocking Printing Worker
ふぃるむしゃこういんさつこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that applies resin to photosensitive light-blocking film used in printing processes and creates high-precision plates through processes such as exposure and development.
Description
Film light-blocking printing workers are specialists who manufacture photosensitive light-blocking film (photomasks) used in printing processes. Their main tasks involve applying photosensitive resin to film, drying, UV exposure, development, water washing, fixing, and drying using machines and manual labor to form halftone dot patterns with high precision. They perform quality inspections to prevent plate misalignment and foreign matter contamination, and also engage in machine maintenance and improvements to work procedures. They primarily work in the plate-making departments of printing companies or plate-making companies.
Future Outlook
In the printing industry, where digital plate-making technologies such as CTP are becoming mainstream, the demand for film light-blocking printing is declining. Skilled workers are required to manage automated equipment and adapt to digital workflows.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Plate-making Operator → Senior Plate-maker → Plate-making Team Leader → Plate-making Department Manager
Required Skills
Coating Machine Operation / Development Equipment Operation / Exposure Machine Operation / Handling Photosensitive Film / Quality Inspection
Recommended Skills
Basic Chemical Knowledge / Optical Knowledge / Plate-making Process Knowledge / Precision Work
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is required to prevent misalignment of fine patterns and contamination by foreign matter. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine work is the main focus, with little need for creative thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Basic numerical understanding is needed for calculations such as mixing ratios and exposure times. |
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