United States
Keyword
Print Technologist
Printing Technician
Minimum ? Diploma in Printing Technology or Bachelor?s in Printing Technology
Not required
The tasks a Printing Technologist is expected to perform include:
Conducting new research to develop better and economical printing processes
Evolving the processes of letter press printing, off-set printing (lithography), gravure printing (reserve of letter printing) and screen printing,to serve different printing purposes or specific ones
Utilizing electronic and magnetic devices in printing processes
Developing rapid and accurate methods of composing matter
Supervise printing processes in printing press
Knowledge of composing, electrotyping, stereo typing, photo composition, photo engraving and oil-type composition
Familiar with using different links, papers and machines
Proficient in the use of existing and new technologies in printing
Skilled in troubleshooting machines
Knowledge of research methods
Will be updated
Result-oriented
Analytical bend of mind
Attention to detail
Quality-conscious
Good communication skills
It is not a desk job
Migh need to handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are not available
Work from home option is not available
Working hours
Companies usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company Shift system maybe available
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?No
This job is not considered hazardous or dangerous as per The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)
For freshers - INR 15,000 to INR 16,000 per monthFor candidates with experience - INR 20,000 to INR 25,000 per month(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Printing Industry in India
As per the employment news released by the Government of India, print media is one of the most flourishing sectors of the country. There are thousands of quality printing houses in major metros in India. In 2012, the value of the Indian print industry amounted to224.1 billion Indian rupees and by 2018 it is expected to be around 347 billion.
Currently the printing industry in India provides direct employment to more than 700,000 people and indirect employment to over 450,000 people.
Considering all this, it can be stated that the printing industry in India will grow in the coming years and therefore so the job profile of a Printing Technologist will also have a lot of demand in the future.
Research institutes
Printing press owners
Advertising agencies
Government departments
Banks and private publication houses
Cities and towns across India
Will be updated
Government and private institutes across India