Hard Skills
IntermediatePhotolithographic Camera OperationThe ability to operate high-precision process cameras to produce film negatives or positives from original artwork for the plate-making process.
AdvancedCopper Plate EtchingThe technical process of using chemical acids to engrave images onto copper plates with precise depth and detail.
AdvancedPrepress Quality ControlSystematic inspection of plates and film for defects, scratches, or color inconsistencies before the production run.
IntermediateChemical Safety and Waste ManagementKnowledge of protocols for handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous chemicals and acids used in the engraving process.
IntermediatePrecision MeasurementThe use of specialized tools like micrometers and densitometers to verify plate thickness and image density.