Screentone Manufacturing Worker
すくりーんとーんせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing job that produces screentones for manga and illustrations. Performs pattern transfer to photosensitive film, cutting, quality inspection, and productizes tone sheets.
Description
Screentone manufacturing workers produce screentones (tone sheets) used in manga and illustration production. They transfer dot patterns onto original paper or photosensitive film, develop and etch, perform cutting, and finish into products ready for final inspection and shipment. Precise pattern formation and uniform quality control are required, utilizing basic knowledge of machine operations and chemical processing. The work centers on standing operations in factories and machine operator roles, emphasizing efficient team production.
Future Outlook
Although demand is declining due to digitalization progress, a certain demand is expected to persist in niche markets for recovering popularity of analog works and special applications.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
On-site Worker → Team Leader → Quality Control Staff → Process Manager → Manufacturing Department Manager
Required Skills
Basics of Plate-making Technology / Development Processing / Precision Machine Operation / Quality Inspection Management
Recommended Skills
Chemical Handling / Cutting Plotter Operation / Machine Maintenance / Photographic Plate-making Technology
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Required to accurately process fine patterns. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly manufacturing work with little need for idea generation. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | No advanced mathematical analysis required. |
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