Prepress Technicians and Workers
Format and proof text and images submitted by designers and clients into finished pages that can be printed. Includes digital and photo typesetting. May produce printing plates.
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Median Annual Wage: $37,200
Education: Post-secondary certificate (27%); High school diploma or equivalent (25%); Associate's degree (24%)
Projected Growth: Decline (-3% or lower)
Related Job Titles: Prepress Technician; Electronic Prepress Operator (EPP Operator); Plate Maker; Prepress Operator; Pre-Press Technician; Desktop Operator; Electronic Prepress Technician (EPP Tech); Plate Mounter; Pre-Press Proofer; Prepress Stripper
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Prepress Technicians and Workers.
- Enter, position, and alter text size, using computers, to make up and arrange pages so that printed materials can be produced.
- Maintain, adjust, and clean equipment, and perform minor repairs.
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Prepress Technicians and Workers.
- Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
- Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Prepress Technicians and Workers.
