Printing Photo Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Prepress technician responsible for the plate-making process of printing films and plates.
Description
Printing photo workers are prepress technicians who manufacture printing films and plates based on originals. They set photographic plates or sensitized paper in machines, perform chemical processing from exposure to development and fixing under appropriate exposure conditions, and create printing plates. They pursue high-precision printing results through fine dot adjustments, color tone corrections, and plate inspections. In recent years, they also handle the operation of digital platemaking equipment.
Future Outlook
In the midst of digitalization and automation in the printing industry, demand for traditional film platemaking is on a declining trend. On the other hand, technicians with skills in high-precision plate production and special printing maintain a certain level of demand.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Contract Platemaking / Day Shift / Factory Work / Shift Work
Career Path
Platemaking Operator → Senior Platemaking Technician → Prepress Supervisor → Printing Technology Management → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Exposure Machine Operation / Film Development Technique / Fixing Process / Prepress Equipment Operation
Recommended Skills
Color Management Knowledge / DTP Software Operation / Digital Platemaking Device Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high accuracy is required for fine dot adjustments and defect detection. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there are few opportunities requiring creativity. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there are few occasions requiring complex mathematical analysis. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it is mainly indoor work with relatively low physical load. |
Aliases
- Plate-making Operator
- Prepress Operator
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- DTP Operator
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