Printing Machinery Manufacturing Engineer (Excluding Production Engineers)
いんさつきかいせいぞうぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Mechanical Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
A technical job that assembles, adjusts, and maintains printing machinery, managing the equipment to ensure accurate and stable operation.
Description
Printing machinery manufacturing engineers are specialists who assemble, test run, adjust, and maintain large printing machines such as offset printing presses and gravure printing presses. They operate the assembled machines, fine-tune printing positions, pressure, paper feeding and ejection operations, and ensure quality. They also contribute to improved yield and production efficiency through fault diagnosis and periodic maintenance to support long-term stable operation. In recent years, they are also involved in the introduction of next-generation machines incorporating IoT and automation technologies.
Future Outlook
Amid the digitalization and automation of the printing industry, demand for advanced adjustment technologies and predictive maintenance using IoT is increasing, with stable demand expected.
Personality Traits
High Concentration / Patient / Polite and Courteous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Business Trips / Factory Work / Large Manufacturers / Shift Work / Small and Medium Enterprises
Career Path
Junior Engineer → Senior Engineer → Team Leader → Design and Development Engineer → Production Engineer → Quality Control → Project Manager
Required Skills
Maintenance Inspection / Mechanical Drawing Interpretation / Printing Machinery Assembly and Adjustment / Safety Management / Tool and Measuring Instrument Operation
Recommended Skills
CAD/CAM / English Technical Literature Reading / IoT / PLC Control / Production Management Systems
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to detect and adjust minute printing defects early. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Handling heavy parts and standing work are common, requiring physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine tasks predominate, so creative thinking is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Machine Maintenance Skills Test
- Printing Technology Certification
Aliases
- Printing Machinery Technician
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