Hard Skills
AdvancedElectroplatingThe process of using electrolysis to deposit a layer of metal onto a matrix to create an exact duplicate printing plate.
IntermediatePrepress Image CaptureOperating specialized cameras or digital scanners to transfer source material into a format suitable for plate making.
IntermediateChemical Handling and SafetyKnowledge of the safe storage, application, and disposal of electrolytes and acids used in the electrotyping process.
IntermediateQuality Control InspectionThe use of precision measuring tools like micrometers to verify plate thickness, depth, and surface integrity.
IntermediateEquipment Maintenance and CalibrationPerforming routine cleaning, troubleshooting, and precision adjustment of electrotyping tanks and prepress machinery.