Sticker Printing Worker
しーるいんさつさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Workers who manufacture stickers (labels) and labels using printing machines, perform quality inspections, and finishing processes.
Description
Sticker printing workers use screen printing or flexographic printing machines to transfer ink onto base materials for stickers and labels, performing printing according to the design. Before operations, they create plates, mix inks, and adjust colors; during printing, they monitor the machine's operating status and check for misalignment or color shifts. After printing, they handle drying processes or UV curing, followed by cutting, trimming, inspection, and packaging. Simple machine maintenance and safety management are also included in the duties.
Future Outlook
While demand is expected to be maintained in a market shifting to small lots and high variety due to advances in digital printing technology, the succession of skills due to the decrease in skilled workers presents a challenge.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with Hands, Skilled in Fine Work / High Concentration / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Assembly Line Work / Contract Employee / Factory Employment / Full-time Employee / Shift Work
Career Path
Printing Operator → Group Leader (Leader) → Supervisor → Factory Manager → Printing Engineer
Required Skills
Ink Adjustment / Material Loading and Unloading / Printing Machine Operation / Quality Inspection
Recommended Skills
Color Proficiency Test / Finishing Processing / Machine Maintenance (Basic) / Safety and Health Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is required to not miss minute printing positions or ink color differences. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Since it requires faithfully reproducing specified designs, original ideas are not particularly required. |
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