Offset Printer
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that operates offset printing presses, responsible for everything from plate mounting, ink adjustment, print quality management, to machine maintenance.
Description
Offset printers operate offset printing presses in the printing process to efficiently produce large quantities of printed materials. Main tasks include mounting plates, ink color matching, setting original paper (paper), setting and adjusting printing conditions (plate pressure, speed, ink volume, etc.), checking color tones and registration during printing, inspecting print quality, identifying and correcting causes of defects, and regular machine cleaning, inspection, and maintenance. Work is often done in teams, including schedule changes and line management to meet deadlines. Knowledge according to the purpose of printed materials and paper types, and understanding of machine characteristics are required.
Future Outlook
Demand for printed materials in general is on a declining trend, but stable demand is expected for packaging printing, etc. Progress in automation and digitalization requires advanced machine operation skills.
Personality Traits
Good team player / High concentration / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Offset Printer → Chief Operator → Printing Site Manager → Factory Manager → Manufacturing Department Manager
Required Skills
Ink Adjustment / Machine Cleaning and Maintenance / Offset Printing Machine Operation / Plate Mounting / Printing Condition Setting / Quality Inspection Adjustment
Recommended Skills
Basic DTP Knowledge / Color Knowledge (Color Certification) / Paper Characteristics Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high precision is required for color matching and registration. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves long hours of standing work and handling heavy objects. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary for identifying and addressing printing defects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because work follows processes, and creative ideas are less emphasized. |
Related Qualifications
- Printing Technician (Grade 2 or higher)
Aliases
- Offset Operator
- Offset Printing Operator
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