Silk Screen Printing Worker
しるくすくりーんいんさつさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Silk screen printing workers use screen plates to push out ink and transfer designs onto various flat materials such as clothing, stickers, and posters, serving as manufacturing technicians.
Description
Silk screen printing workers are specialists who apply photosensitive emulsion to mesh material, expose it to create a plate, and then manually or with dedicated machines push out ink for printing. The materials to be printed range from clothing and stickers to posters and industrial parts, requiring adjustments to plate thickness and ink viscosity according to each material. After printing, drying and fixing processes are performed, and hand finishing and inspection are conducted as needed. Delicate work is essential to prevent plate misalignment and ink unevenness in order to maintain high precision and consistent quality.
Future Outlook
Due to the spread of digital printing and automation technologies, demand for traditional silk screen printing is shrinking to specific niche markets. On the other hand, there is steady demand for special materials and small-lot printing, and stable employment opportunities can be expected by honing skills.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / Good team player / Meticulous / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Contract Work / Dispatched Work / Line Work / Shift Work / Standing Work
Career Path
Silk Screen Printing Operator → Quality Control Staff → Manufacturing Line Leader → Manufacturing Manager
Required Skills
Drying Process Management / Hand Finishing Techniques / Ink Mixing / Screen Printing Machine Operation / Silk Screen Plate Making
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Quality Control / Color Knowledge (Color Certification) / Machine Maintenance / Safety and Health Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High precision is required to prevent ink bleeding and unevenness. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Need to endure long hours of standing work and repetitive tasks. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | There is little complex calculation or data analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Printing Technician (Screen Printing Operations)
Aliases
- Screen Print Operator
- Screen Printing Worker
- Silk Printing Worker
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