Tinplate Printing Worker
ぶりきいんさつこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that prints letters and designs on tinplate or metal sheets using methods such as offset printing or screen printing to manufacture cans, signs, decorative panels, etc.
Description
Tinplate printing workers are responsible for processes from plate making to setting on printing machines, ink mixing, printing operations, drying and curing, inspection, and finishing for tinplate sheets used mainly in can containers and decorative metal plates. Printing methods include offset printing, screen printing, UV printing, etc., and appropriate methods are selected for each product. Duties also include machine maintenance, raw material management, color matching, and corrective work during troubles. Precise positioning and color adjustment are required, so skills to concentrate on detailed work and practical experience to maintain production line efficiency are necessary.
Future Outlook
Amid advancing automation in manufacturing, general printing operations are on a declining trend, but there is expected to be steady demand for personnel skilled in special printing techniques for high-value-added products.
Personality Traits
High Concentration / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Tinplate Printing Worker → Printing Operator → Line Leader → Production Management → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Ink Mixing / Machine Maintenance / Printing Machine Operation / Quality Inspection / Silk Screen Plate Making
Recommended Skills
Camera-Ready Artwork Creation / Color Management / Maintenance Skills / Safety Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To ensure printing quality, attention to detail is needed to not miss minor color shifts or unevenness. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Standing work and handling heavy tinplate sheets require physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Work mainly follows procedures, with little need for new idea generation. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Little need for advanced mathematical analysis; basic measurement suffices. |
Related Qualifications
- Printing Technician (Grade 3)
Related Jobs
- Label Printing Worker
- Offset Printing Worker
- Silk Screen Printing Worker