Printing Engineer
いんさつぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Other Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
Printing engineers operate printing machines and handle tasks from plate-ready artwork preparation to printing, color adjustment, and quality control as manufacturing technicians.
Description
Printing engineers prepare plate-ready artwork or CTP plates, mix inks, set up printing presses, adjust proper printing pressure and speed, perform color proofing, and conduct quality inspections of the finished product. They also handle troubleshooting during printing, simple machine maintenance, and daily inspections to ensure stable quality and on-time delivery. In recent years, operation of digital printing machines and implementation of color management systems are also required.
Future Outlook
With the普及 of digital printing and on-demand printing, expertise in machine operation is increasing, and acquiring environmentally friendly inks and automation technologies is becoming important.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Excellent Color Sense / High Concentration / Meticulous
Work Style
Career Path
Printing Operator → Printing Engineer → Leader (Team Leader) → Manufacturing Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
CTP Plate-making / Color Proofing / Ink Mixing / Printing Machine Maintenance / Printing Machine Operation
Recommended Skills
Color Management (ICC Profiles) / DTP Software / Machine Maintenance Knowledge / Reading English Technical Documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is required to prevent mistakes in color tones and finish. |
Related Qualifications
- Color Proficiency Test
- Printing Technician Certification
Aliases
- Press Operator
- Printer
- Printing Operator
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