Description
Maintain and handle laser plate making equipment, which converts electronic data to plates without the use of photographic film. Use erasers and needles to perform minor deletions, additions or corrections to complete these materials.
Alternative labels
operating laser plate maker machine
operate laser plate maker machines
handle laser plate maker machine
activate laser plate maker machine
run laser plate maker machine
use laser plate maker machine
control laser plate maker machine
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Operate laser plate maker machine is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Prepress technician: Prepress technicians prepare printing processes by formatting, setting and composing text and graphics into a suitable form. This includes the capture of text and image and processing it electronically. They also prepare, maintain and troubleshoot printing presses.
Lithographer: Lithographers make and prepare metal plates to be used as the original in various printing processes and media. Plates are usually laser-etched from digital sources with computer-to-plate technology, but can also be made by applying types of emulsions to the printing plate.
Optional skill
Operate laser plate maker machine is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
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