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Screen making technician

Screen making technicians engrave or etch screens for textile printing.

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Rate 5 of the 13 essential skills of this occupation (European ESCO data). No account needed.

prepare equipment for textile printing

maintain equipment

operate screen printing equipment for textiles

decorate textile articles

cut textiles

European Skills Framework

Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.

Essential (13)

health and safety in the textile industryhealth and safety in the textile industryThe requirements, rules and applications of health and safety measures in the textile industry.3D printing process3D printing processThe process of reproducing 3D objects by using 3D printing technologies.printing techniquesprinting techniquesThe techniques and processes to reproduce text and images using a master form or template such as letterpress printing, gravure, and laser printing.properties of textile materialsproperties of textile materialsThe characteristics and properties of different textile and fabric materials. These include strength, flexibility, elasticity, softness, durability, heat insulation, low weight, water absorbency/repel...textile printing technologytextile printing technologyAddition of colour partially, according to the designed pattern, onto textile based materials. Processes for adding coloured patterns onto textile materials using printing machines and techniques (rot...prepare equipment for textile printingprepare equipment for textile printingManufacture screens and prepare printing paste. Use tools and equipment associated with screen printing. Select screen types and mesh for appropriate substrates. Develop, dry and finish screen image. ...maintain equipmentmaintain equipmentRegularly inspect and perform all required activities to maintain the equipment in functional order prior or after its use.operate screen printing equipment for textilesoperate screen printing equipment for textilesOperate equipment for textile screen printing considering specifications, the type of textile material, and the quantity for production. Foresee the necessary actions for screen and printing in textil...decorate textile articlesdecorate textile articlesDecorate wearing apparels and made up textile articles by hand or using machines. Decorate textile articles with ornaments, braided cords, golden yarns, soutaches, jewellery, and cristals.cut textilescut textilesCut textiles fitting to customers' desires and needs.bundle fabricsbundle fabricsBundle fabrics and place several cut components together in a single package. Join related products and items together. Sort the cut fabrics and add them with the accessories required for assembling. ...maintain control systems for automated equipmentmaintain control systems for automated equipmentCheck, maintain and repair electrical and electronic elements. Check and update software of automated equipment.tend textile printing machinestend textile printing machinesOperate textile printing machines keeping efficiency and productivity at high levels.
Optional (8) — show
textile industrytextile industryMajor textile manufacturers on the market of various brands and materials.textile chemistrytextile chemistryChemical processing of textiles such as the reactions of textiles to chemicals.research and development in textilesresearch and development in textilesDevelopment of new concepts through the use of scientific and other methods of applied research.textile technologiestextile technologiesTextile technologies to design, manufacture and evaluate the properties of textiles.oversee the design of touristic publicationsoversee the design of touristic publicationsMonitor the design of marketing publications and materials for the promotion of tourism-related products.oversee the printing of touristic publicationsoversee the printing of touristic publicationsManage the printing of marketing publications and materials for the promotion of tourism-related products.conduct textile testing operationsconduct textile testing operationsPrepare for textile testing and evaluation, gathering the test samples, conducting and recording tests, validating data and presenting results.evaluate textile characteristicsevaluate textile characteristicsEvaluate textiles and their properties in order to manufacture products in conformity with specifications.

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Frequently asked questions

What does a screen making technician do?

Screen making technicians engrave or etch screens for textile printing.

What skills does a screen making technician need?

A screen making technician needs 13 essential skills, including health and safety in the textile industry, 3D printing process, printing techniques, properties of textile materials, textile printing technology.

Will AI replace screen making technician jobs?

The AI disruption score for screen making technician is 30/100 (low risk). Skills most exposed to automation: oversee the printing of touristic publications, health and safety in the textile industry, 3D printing process. Most resilient: cut textiles, prepare equipment for textile printing, maintain equipment.

Quick Facts

SectorDesign
ISCO GroupHandicraft and printing workers
Essential Skills13

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