Special Printing Worker
とくしゅいんさつこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Special printing workers use special printing techniques such as UV curable ink printing, foil stamping, embossing processing, and hot stamping to manufacture high-value-added packages and security printed products.
Description
Special printing workers handle advanced printing processes such as UV printing, foil stamping, embossing, and hot stamping, which cannot be managed by standard offset or gravure printing. They perform a series of tasks including plate preparation, machine setup, ink mixing, printing quality inspection and color adjustment, and machine maintenance, with strict requirements for meeting deadlines and maintaining quality.
Future Outlook
Demand for special printing in high-value-added products such as package printing and security printing remains stable. With the introduction of digitalization and automation technologies, the need for workers with advanced skills will continue.
Personality Traits
Able to concentrate on tasks / Has cooperativeness / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Dispatched employee / Factory work / Full-time and contract employee / Shift work
Career Path
Special Printing Operator → Senior Operator → Team Leader → Manufacturing Manager → Technical Instructor
Required Skills
Ink Mixing / Machine Maintenance / Plate Creation and Mounting Technique / Quality Inspection (Printing) / Special Printing Machine Operation
Recommended Skills
Automated Equipment Operation / Color Certification (Grade 2 or higher) / Digital Printing Knowledge / English Document Reading
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To prevent minute color shifts and printing unevenness. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves carrying heavy paper and ink, requiring physical strength. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to quickly resolve printing unevenness and machine troubles. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there is a lot of routine work and little room for original ideas. |
Related Qualifications
- Printing Technician (Grade 2 or higher)
Related Jobs
- Gravure Printing Worker
- Offset Printing Worker
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