Screen Photoplate Maker for Dyeing
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Technical occupation that performs photo platemaking for screen printing used in textile dyeing. Applies photosensitive emulsion to screens, exposes and develops them, and creates printing plates.
Description
Screen photoplate makers for dyeing manufacture plates for textile dyeing (screen printing). The work mainly involves uniformly applying photosensitive emulsion (photoemulsion) to screen mesh, overlaying film patterns, and hardening them in an exposure machine. After exposure, unhardened portions are washed away with developer solution to complete the screen plate with the pattern formed. Management of dimensions, alignment, and hardening conditions is crucial, requiring precision in details and strict adherence to procedures.
Future Outlook
Demand is slightly declining due to the spread of digital printing technology, but specialized platemaking skills will continue to be required in high value-added textile fields.
Personality Traits
Attention to Visual Details / High Concentration / Meticulous
Work Style
Career Path
Screen Printer → Prepress Technician → Platemaking Leader → Quality Control
Required Skills
Development and Fixing Processing / Exposure Machine Operation / Handling Photosensitive Emulsion / Screen Plate Fabrication
Recommended Skills
CAD Software Operation / Color Matching / Safety and Health Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because precise alignment of fine patterns and exposure conditions are important. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there is little quantitative analysis or calculation. |
Aliases
- Platemaker
- Screen Photoplate Maker
Related Jobs
- Prepress Operator
- Screen Printer
- Textile Printer