Photo-Lithographer
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What is a Photo-lithographer?
Photo-lithographers work in the printing industry. They are often known as Prepress Technicians.
Photo-lithographers are responsible for most of the work which occurs between the designer sending it to the printer and it finally being printed on the printing press.
What does a Photo-lithographer do?
- receives design files from the designer or design agency
- examines and checks that every area of the design is ‘print ready’
- examines the photos or images in design to make sure they are of good enough quality
- operates various high-tech equipment: scanners, laser plate makers, etc
- makes minor changes to artwork if required
- checks plates for any defects before going to print
- is in charge of ‘proofs’ – the colour samples that designers check before big print runs are scheduled
Are you . . . ?
- interested in the printing industry?
- slightly creative?
- organised?
- reliable?
- deadline driven?
- good under pressure?
- a good communicator?
- a person with an eye for detail?
How do I become a Photo-lithographer?
One of the ways you can become a Printing Minder is to contact:
- THE PRINTING INDUSTRIES FEDERATION OF SOUTH AFRICA: PIFSA
Each PIFSA course is broken into 3 sections: TT1, TT2 and TT3. The duration of each TT modules is 4 weeks (20 days) and 3 days of examinations.
A minimum of 3 trainees will be required (per Trade) for a Photo-lithography course to commence.
Should there be less than 3 individuals, they will be advised to enrol for Distance Learning (Correspondence).
Please contact your local branch for further information.
See link for contact details: http://www.pifsa.org/
You could get a job in a printing company then, if you show that you’re hard working and ambitious, the printing company may send you for training . . . AND pay for it too! It’s up to you to show some passion and dedication.
With a qualification behind your name – you are more employable and you can also earn more.
TRAINING:
- CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
- Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
- To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education.
- CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions.
OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Guillotine Operator … or … Screenprinter
Is becoming a Photo-lithographer the right career choice for me?