Oobari worker (Printing platemaking)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized occupation in the printing platemaking process, involving pasting and position adjustment of films and originals necessary for creating printing plates.
Description
The oobari worker, as part of the prepress process for creating printing plates, pastes color separation films and originals to specified positions and makes fine positional adjustments. After pasting, they inspect using a loupe or similar to ensure plate surface quality after exposure and development. Combines manual labor and machine operation to maintain precision and quality.
Future Outlook
With the shift from traditional analog platemaking to digitalization, demand is declining. Acquiring skills in automation and digital prepress technologies can maintain value as a specialist.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Platemaking operator → Prepress engineer → Platemaking team leader → Printing technician → Factory production management
Required Skills
Handling of color separation films / Manual dexterity / Measuring instrument operation / Original plate pasting
Recommended Skills
Color theory knowledge / DTP basic knowledge / Offset printing / Quality control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute misalignments directly affect quality. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because routine tasks are the main focus. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because there are many instruction-based tasks. |
Related Qualifications
- Printing technician
Related Jobs
- Film pasting worker
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