Offset Platemaking Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Occupation that performs platemaking tasks such as development and fixation processing of photosensitive plates, halftone dot adjustment, etc., using digital data or film to create plates for offset printing.
Description
Offset platemaking workers operate CTP devices and film output machines based on submitted digital data or film to perform exposure, development, and fixation processing of photosensitive plates. They perform halftone dot and density adjustments, color correction, and ensure quality through post-platemaking plate inspections. Even after plates are output to printing presses, they confirm the results and perform readjustments as needed.
Future Outlook
Although traditional film platemaking is on a declining trend due to the spread of digital CTP technology, demand is expected to remain for precision platemaking techniques used in high-value-added printing and packaging printing.
Personality Traits
High concentration / Meticulous and orderly / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory Work / High-Temperature and High-Humidity Environment / Shift Work
Career Path
Junior Platemaking Operator → Senior Platemaking Operator → Platemaking Section Leader → Printing Process Manager
Required Skills
CTP Equipment Operation / Color Tone Correction / Exposure Condition Setting / Film Development and Fixation Processing / Plate Inspection
Recommended Skills
Adobe Creative Suite (Basic Operation) / Printing Process Knowledge / Quality Control Techniques (QC)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because precision is required for fine halftone dots, density adjustments, etc. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there is much routine work, and creative thinking is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- JAGAT Certified Platemaking Technician
- Printing Technician (National Qualification)
Aliases
- Platemaking Operator
- Platemaking Technician
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