Plate Pasting Worker (Platemaking)
はりこみさぎょういん（せいはん）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized occupation in the printing platemaking process where manuscript parts such as text and images are pasted at specified positions to create flats.
Description
The plate pasting worker (platemaking) performs the task of accurately pasting text originals, image films, and the like onto boards for flats in the prepress stage of printing processes. Adjusts margins through cropping and trimming while performing precise positioning that significantly affects printing quality. In recent years, digital platemaking using DTP data has become mainstream, but the manual pasting technique is still required at sites for special printing and retro printing.
Future Outlook
Due to digitalization, demand for manual paste-up platemaking is on a decreasing trend, but there is a possibility that the technology will continue to be required in the fields of special printing and retro printing.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with Fine Work Skills / High Concentration / Meticulous
Work Style
Clean Room / Factory Employment / Shift Work / Standing Work
Career Path
Platemaking Operator → DTP Operator → Printing Operations Manager
Required Skills
Cutting Technique / Document Comprehension Skills / Flat Paste-up Technique / Hand Tool Operation
Recommended Skills
Basic DTP Knowledge / Color Management / Printing Process Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even slight positional deviations greatly affect printing quality. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because work is performed accurately based on instructions. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because mainly executes instructed tasks. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Only to the extent of quantity management and dimension adjustment. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Heavy labor is minimal; mainly seated work and fine movements. |
Related Qualifications
- Printing Technician
Aliases
- Flat Paste-up Worker
- Platemaking Operator
Related Jobs
- DTP Operator
- Platemaking Operator
- Printing Operator