Hand Silk Screen Printer (Silk Screen Printing Industry)
てなっせんこう（しるくすくりーんいんさつぎょう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that involves manually printing colors and patterns onto fabrics and other materials using the silk screen technique.
Description
Hand Silk Screen Printer (Silk Screen Printing Industry) is a job that creates screen plates and manually mixes and applies ink or dyes to print patterns on fabrics, paper, and other materials. It accurately performs a series of processes such as ink formulation, screen clogging adjustment, print position alignment, drying, and fixing treatment, while managing product quality. It requires skills to handle diverse designs and colors from small lots to large lots while maintaining uniformity in finish.
Future Outlook
While demand for mass production is decreasing, demand for custom prints and printing on special materials continues. Integration with digital technology and automation skills will increase market value.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Hand Silk Screen Operator → Print Technician → Site Leader → Manufacturing Manager
Required Skills
Finishing and Inspection / Ink and Dye Mixing / Printing Machine Operation / Screen Plate Making
Recommended Skills
Basic Machine Maintenance / Color Proficiency Test / Illustrator
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is needed to prevent printing misalignment and ink thickness unevenness. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because ingenuity in design aspects such as proposing colors and patterns is required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina is required for long hours of standing work and repetitive manual tasks. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there is little advanced mathematical analysis beyond simple mixing ratios. |
Related Qualifications
- Printing Technician
Aliases
- Screen Printer
- Silk Screen Printer
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