Phototypesetting Operator
しゃしょくオペレーター
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that operates phototypesetting machines to perform text composition and create camera-ready art for printing.
Description
Phototypesetting operators operate phototypesetting machines (analog or digital) to handle text layouts, font selection, kerning, and other tasks to create camera-ready art for printing processes. Based on specified designs or manuscripts, they set font sizes, letter spacing, and line spacing, develop and trim exposed films, and hand them over to printing presses. In recent years, combined use with digital typesetting software has become common, requiring collaboration with DTP operators and knowledge of color management.
Future Outlook
Due to the spread of DTP technology, demand for typesetting with phototypesetters is declining, but there is a trend toward transitioning to digital typesetting technology by leveraging expertise in typography and camera-ready art production.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Contract Employee / Factory Work / Full-time Employee / Shift Work
Career Path
Plate-making Operator → DTP Operator → Printing Operator → Printing Technician → Printing Factory Manager
Required Skills
Font Knowledge / Phototypesetter Operation / Printing Process Knowledge / Text Composition
Recommended Skills
Color Management Basics / DTP Software Operation / Film Development Processing / Typography Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To prevent misalignment of characters or typos. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Involves little numerical calculation. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work with little heavy labor. |
Aliases
- Phototypesetter Operator
- Typesetting Operator
Related Jobs
- Camera-ready Art Operator
- DTP Operator
- Printing Press Operator