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.

Alternative Labels

certified master lithographer

computer-to-plate operator

computer-to-plate specialist

computer-to-plate technician

CTP operator

CTP specialist

CTP worker

CT technician

lithographer

lithographer and digital printer

lithographic operator

lithographic printer

master printer/lithography

metal lithographer

offset lithographer

platesetter operator

platesetter specialist

platesetter technician

plate worker

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

follow production schedule follow safety precautions in printing ink printing plates maintain lithographic printing plates mix ink operate laser plate maker machine perform image editing prepare colour mixtures prepare films for printing plates prepare printing form read job ticket instructions scale copies set scanner controls

Essential Knowledge

offset printing photoengraving print stripping printing materials printing plate making printing techniques quality standards screen printing inks

Optional Skills and Competences

apply opaque edit negatives edit photographs lay out digital written content manage inventory manage offset printing process order supplies oversee quality control perform machine maintenance prevent paper jams produce prepress proof reduce dots scan negatives store negatives train employees use colour printing programs wear appropriate protective gear

Optional Knowledge

digital printing maintenance of printing machines printed goods processes printing media proofing methods

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/ab4086a0-0e2f-436e-80f8-a3291e594bd1

Status

released

Occupations

lithographer

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI