Stencil Printing Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Stencil printing workers use stencil screens to transfer ink onto materials, performing printing on a variety of products such as fabrics, paper, and metal. They handle the entire process from plate preparation, ink adjustment, printing machine operation, quality inspection, to drying processes.
Description
Stencil printing workers apply photosensitive emulsion to plates, expose them to light, and wash them to create mesh-like stencil screens. They then push ink through the holes, press the plate against the material, and perform printing. They operate manual or semi-automatic printing machines, align positions to prevent color overlapping or misalignment, adjust ink viscosity, and manage drying processes. They handle small to medium lot production of various products, including printing on fabrics, paper, plastics, and metal sheets. Quality control and plate-making technology improvements are required, and maintaining efficient and stable printing processes is essential.
Future Outlook
Due to advances in digital printing technology, demand is on a declining trend, but steady demand is expected to be maintained in special printing fields such as textiles and industrial applications.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands and good at fine work / High concentration / Meticulous
Work Style
Career Path
Operator → Leader (Group Leader) → Plate Making Technician → Manufacturing Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Drying Process Management / Frame Preparation / Handling Photosensitive Emulsion / Ink Adjustment / Printing Machine Operation
Recommended Skills
Basic Machine Maintenance / Color Theory Knowledge / Proof Preparation / Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is necessary to prevent printing misalignment and color unevenness. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required due to standing work and handling heavy frames. |
| Problem Solving | Required to resolve issues such as ink bleeding and clogging. |
Related Qualifications
- Printing Technician (Stencil Printing Operations)
Aliases
- Screen Printing Worker
- Stencil Printing Worker
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