Do you want to be a...
Digital Printer
Digital printers use machines and software to control the production of print-based media for commercial print manufacturing sites and instant print shops.
TASKS
- perform manual and automatic set up of digital print machines
- advise on products and services
- receive and process electronic documents
- develop basic design concepts
- load paper into feeding mechanisms
- manage and monitor the order and execution of files in a printer's job queue
- operate die-cutting machines
- undertake vinyl application, laminating, finishing and mounting
- perform general administration duties and maintenance (such as maintaining order and query logs, cleaning and repairing equipment, and changing supplies)
- keep production records
Digital printers may perform the following tasks:
PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS
- enjoy technical activities
- good eyesight (may be corrected) and normal colour vision
- good hand-eye coordination
- able to carry out detailed work
- aptitude for mechanical work
- aptitude for working with computers
- able to work as part of a team
Interest Area
EDUCATION & TRAINING
You can work as a digital printer without formal qualifications. You will probably get some informal training on the job.
You can also become a digital printer through an apprenticeship or traineeship in Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing/Digital Printing).
Entry requirements may vary, but employers generally require Year 10.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Digital printers are employed by large and small commercial printing firms and shops. Technological development has been rapid in the printing industry with the widespread application of computerised systems. Demand is greatest for people familiar with the new techniques and technology.
Similar Jobs
COL's Job Guide Help
JOB INFORMATION
Each job description in COL's Job Guide contains:
- A detailed DESCRIPTION of the job.
- Some of the main TASKS a person might normally do.
- Areas of SPECIALISATION within that occupation.
- The PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS or skills which may be needed.
- The level of EDUCATION and TRAINING to get started in the job.
- The EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES for that occupation
with links to the Job Outlook page for that job. - ADDITIONAL information about the job may also be provided.
- Links to other RELATED JOBS here at COL.
- Links to current JOB VACANCIES in that occupation.
- And further web contacts for FURTHER information.
ICONS
Several icons are used to represent:- the level of education required to gain entry - eg
and
- other jobs by similar Interest Area
Just move your mouse over each icon to see what they mean/link to.
There's also...
- An alphabetical list of jobs to view.
- Lists of Australian jobs which have a bright future outlook
SEARCH
You can SEARCH through the database by using the search form at the bottom of every job description page 🙂
SUGGESTIONS?
If you spot an error, or have any suggestions to improve COL's Job Guide, then please contact us.
More Information - External Links
Other Jobs by Interest Areas...
Job Search? Look for and press ENTER.
Remember: This is an EXACT match, so please use whole words only
This search looks for a match with the WHOLE keyword/s you enter. In other words, abbreviations like vet won't find veterinarian. Slang terms like brickie won't locate bricklayer 🙂
Please contact us to notify errors or suggest improvements.
Home