Hard Skills
AdvancedTypecasting Machine OperationThe ability to set up, operate, and maintain hot-metal typesetting machines to create metal slugs or characters for printing.
IntermediateTypography and Layout DesignThe skill of arranging text and images according to aesthetic and readability standards, including kerning, leading, and font selection.
IntermediateMechanical MaintenanceIdentifying and addressing mechanical issues within heavy casting machinery or hardware to prevent production delays.
AdvancedDigital Desktop Publishing (DTP) SoftwareProficiency in modern layout software such as Adobe InDesign or QuarkXPress to prepare files for print.