Gravure Burning Worker (Platemaking)
ぐらびあやきつけこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that applies photosensitive solution to the printing cylinder for gravure printing, performs exposure, development, etching, plating, etc., and manufactures printing plates.
Description
The gravure burning worker (platemaking) evenly applies photosensitive resin (resist) to the printing cylinder used in printing machines, performs exposure and development using original films to form depressions in the printing surface. Further applies acid etching and chrome plating to enhance durability, finishing the plate suitable for printing uses. Equipment operation, chemical solution concentration management, quality inspection, and equipment maintenance are also important tasks.
Future Outlook
Due to decreasing demand for paper media printing, the number of workers is declining, but high value-added plate manufacturing technology for packaging printing and specialty printing is expected to maintain steady demand.
Personality Traits
High Concentration / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Gravure Platemaking Operator → Chief Operator → Platemaking Manager → Production Technology Staff → Quality Control Staff
Required Skills
Chrome Plating Technique / Development and Etching Processing / Exposure Machine Operation / Machine Operation / Quality Inspection / Resist Coating Technique
Recommended Skills
Chemical Agent Handling / Color Theory Knowledge / Equipment Maintenance / Reading Technical Documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute misalignments or defects in the printing surface directly affect printing quality. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily because it requires accurately executing predetermined processes. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Since it mainly involves handling predetermined formulations and quantities, advanced calculations are few. |
Related Qualifications
- Printing Technician
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- Gravure Printing Machine Operator
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