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Career Guidance Knowledge arts and humanities K021 - arts K0211 - audio-visual techniques and media production Printing materials
Description
The materials, such as paper, film, metal foils, and glass, on which texts or designs can be transferred by applying ink through direct pressure or with intermediate rollers.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 8 occupations
- Optional in 15 occupations
- Total: 23 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 7 (Craft and related trades workers)
Essential for
- Flexographic press operatorFlexographic press operators use flexographic relief plate to print on almost any material. The relief plate is inked and pressed onto the material to be printed. Other titles The……
- ImagesetterImagesetters process images and graphic templates by using phototypesetting machines. They optimise the templates for the best possible result by determining the right arrangement …
- Print studio supervisorPrint production supervisors organise the activity of one or more teams of machine operators in printing, binding of books and finishing of printed materials. They aim to optimise …
- 3D printing technician3D Printing technicians assist in the designing and programming of products, ranging from prosthetic products to 3D miniatures. They may also provide 3D printing maintenance, check…
- Digital printerDigital printers work with machines that print directly to the medium, without an intervening plate. Digital printers usually use laser or inkjet technology to print individual pag…
- Reprographics technicianReprographics technicians are responsible for the full or partial process of reproduction of graphical documents through mechanical-driven or digital means, such as photography, sc…
- Gravure press operatorGravure press operators work with gravure presses, where the image is engraved directly on a roll. They set up the press and monitor it during the operation, taking care…
- TypesetterTypesetters ensure that printed text is correctly set and visually pleasing. While typesetting was originally done manually and later employed techniques like linotype and phototyp…
Optional for
- Boat riggerBoat riggers use hand and power tools to install motors, gauges, controls and accessories such as batteries, lights, fuel tanks and ignition switches. They also perform pre-deliver…
- Pipe welderPipe welders assemble and install parts and components of pipelines for the transport of goods such as water, steam and chemicals through them. They interpret specs such as pneumat…
- Model makerA Model Maker is a skilled professional who constructs detailed, scaled models of various objects, structures, or concepts for industries such as architecture, film, product design…
- Electromechanical engineering technicianElectromechanical engineering technicians collaborate with electromechanical engineers in the development of electromechanical equipment. Electromechanical engineering technicians …
- Prepress technicianPrepress 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 process…
- Computer numerical control machine operatorComputer numerical control machine operators set-up, maintain and control a computer numerical control machine in order to execute the product orders. They are responsible for prog…
- BoilermakerBoilermakers operate a variety of equipment and machinery to create, repipe and retube hot water and steam boilers, producing them in all steps of the production process. They cut,…
- Electronic equipment assemblerElectronic equipment assemblers are responsible for the assembly of electronic equipment and systems. They assemble electronic components and wiring according to blueprints and ass…
- Solar energy technicianSolar energy technicians install and maintain systems that collect solar energy. They prepare the necessary fixtures, often on roofs, install solar panels, and plug them into an el…
- WelderWelders operate welding equipment in order to join metal workpieces together. They can use fusion welding processes based on different techniques and materials. They also perform s…
- Hydropower technicianHydropower technicians install and maintain systems in hydropower plants. They perform inspections, analyse problems and carry out repairs. They ensure the turbines operate in comp…
- Prepress operatorPrepress operators create a prepress proof, or sample of what the finished product will look like. In many printing contracts, the client at this stage decides whether the print…
- Electromechanical equipment assemblerElectromechanical equipment assemblers read and interpret blueprints, drawings and instructions to assemble or modify electromechanical equipment or devices. They inspect and test …
- Printed circuit board assemblerPrinted circuit board assemblers read blueprints and drawings to assemble printed circuit boards. They use hand- and automated soldering tools and machines to connect electronic co…
- Offset printerOffset printers handle an offset press in order to print an image. The offset press transfers an inked image from the plate to a rubber blanket before to print…
Related skills
- Printing techniques
- Maintenance of printing machines
- Printing on large scale machines
- Operate printing machinery
- Quality standards
- Troubleshoot
- 3D printing process
- Operate 3D computer graphics software
- Determine suitability of materials
- Wear appropriate protective gear
- Keep records of work progress
- Perform test run
Last updated on February 18, 2026
