Printing Worker
いんさつさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing job that operates printing machines to print text and images on paper or film.
Description
Printing workers operate printing machines such as offset presses and rotary presses to reproduce text and images on paper or film. They prepare layouts, attach printing plates, mix and replenish ink, adjust printing pressure and paper feed, and conduct quality and dimensional inspections during printing. They promptly resolve issues such as color misalignment, ink unevenness, and paper jams that occur in the printing process, and are also responsible for machine cleaning and regular maintenance. Schedule management for mass printing and teamwork are essential, with strict adherence to deadlines and stable quality assurance required.
Future Outlook
Due to the digitization of publications and the spread of on-demand printing, demand for traditional mass rotary printing is declining. On the other hand, stable demand is expected in fields such as short-run multi-variety production, packaging printing, and digital printing. Amidst advancing machine automation and labor reduction, the market value of personnel with advanced machine operation skills and digital control abilities will remain high.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / High Concentration / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Printing Worker → Printing Operator Leader → Plate-making Technician → Printing Machine Mechanic → Printing Factory Administrator
Required Skills
Color Management / Machine Maintenance (Cleaning and Simple Repairs) / Plate-making Knowledge / Printing Machine Operation / Quality Inspection
Recommended Skills
Color Certification / DTP Software / Quality Control Methods (QC Certification)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Precision in details such as color misalignment or print unevenness directly affects quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Involves long hours of standing work and handling heavy paper and materials. |
| Problem Solving | Prompt response to machine troubles and printing defects is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine tasks are predominant, and creativity is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operator
- Printing Technician (National Qualification)
Aliases
- Print Operator
- Printer
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