Lithographer
Lithographer
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Job Description
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..
Top 16 specific things you need to know
As a Lithographer, you will need to master following:
- follow safety precautions in printing
- ink printing plates
- maintain lithographic printing plates
- mix ink
- offset printing
- operate laser plate maker machine
- photoengraving
- prepare films for printing plates
- prepare printing form
- print stripping
- printing materials
- printing plate making
- read job ticket instructions
- scale copies
- screen printing inks
- set scanner controls
Top 5 general things you need to know
More generally, a lithographer is also versed in:
Other things it helps to know to be an excellent lithographer
It also helps to know the following:
- apply opaque
- digital printing
- edit negatives
- edit photographs
- maintenance of printing machines
- manage inventory
- prevent paper jams
- produce prepress proof
- proofing methods
- reduce dots
- scan negatives
- store negatives
- use colour printing programs
- lay out digital written content
- manage offset printing process
- order supplies
- oversee quality control
- perform machine maintenance
- printed goods processes
- printing media
- train employees
- wear appropriate protective gear
Top employers for this job
Lithographer (0-2 Yrs Exp.)
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Prereqs Technology Pvt.Ltd
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California
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$250 - $800 / month
Full Time
Urgent
Private
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