Overview
Plateless printing equipment operators operate laser printers, computerized high speed colour copiers and other printing machines to print text, illustrations and designs on a wide variety of materials such as paper, plastic, glass, leather, and metal. They are employed in rapid printing services, newspaper and magazine publishing companies, commercial printing companies and in manufacturing and other establishments that have in-house printing facilities.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Review work order to determine job specifications, such as ink colour and quantity required
Set up and make adjustments to printing machine, such as filling ink or paint reservoirs and loading stock
Input codes and key in programming data on console keyboard of computerized machines
Operate and monitor printing machines during print run and make adjustments as required
Clean machines and replace worn parts.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$36,289
$44,694
$70,848
Job openings
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British Columbia
107expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
Completion of secondary school may be required.
Completion of college or other specialized courses in printing may be required.
On-the-job training is provided.
Certification requirements
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
No post-secondary education required
No post-secondary education required. You can work in this career without post-secondary education. Some on the job training may be provided. With additional training or experience, you may be able to progress into higher level, supervisory or management positions.