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Paper embossing press operator

Latest available data: December 2024 (includes accumulated data from the past 12 months)

Other denominations:
Paper embosser Paper embosser operator Paper embosser specialist Paper embosser technician Paper embosser worker Paper embossing & debossing machine operator Paper embossing & debossing press operator Paper embossing and debossing machine operator Paper embossing and debossing press operator Paper embossing machine operator Paper embossing machine tender Paper embossing press operator Paper embossing press specialist Paper embossing press technician Paper embossing press tender Paper embossing press worker Paper embossing/debossing machine operator Paper embossing/debossing press operator Paper paper embossing press operator

Paper embossing press operators use a press to raise or recess certain areas of the medium, so as to create relief on the print. Two matching engraved dies are placed around the paper and pressure is applied to change the surface of the material.

Tasks

Tasks include -
(a) Setting, adjusting and monitoring substrate-feed mechanisms, delivery mechanisms, inking systems and other printing machine functions;
(b) Mixing ink and solvents to standard, and regulating paper and ink supply during print runs;
(c) Monitoring, evaluating and determining press to check print quality standards against proofs and detect malfunctions;
(d) Producing a variety of printed products using relief, lithographic, flexographic and gravure printing presses, and in-line finishing systems;
(e) Preparing plates, blankets and impression cylinders on small offset lithographic printing presses;
(f) Loading paper into feeding mechanisms;
(g) Monitoring machine operations and quality of printing;
(h) Maintaining, adjusting, repairing and cleaning machines;
(i) Producing digital print images, and transferring and outputting images.

Knowledge

  • Wholesale and retail sales
  • Materials (glass, paper, plastic and wood)
  • Fine arts
  • Mechanics and metal trades

Digital competencies

  • Planning events and programmes
  • Operating print and photographic production equipment
  • Maintaining operational records
  • Complying with health and safety procedures
  • Installing wooden and metal components

Digital competencies

  • Using digital tools to control machinery

Personal competencies

  • Working efficiently
  • Communicating

Professional groups of the occupation

Craft and related trades workers

Handicraft and printing workers

Printing trades workers

Printers

Other occupations of the professional group

Do you want to know the demand for this occupation in the market?

Contracts and job seekers in the last year in Barcelonès

Printers

241

Number of contracts in Barcelonès

19,90%

Percentage of contracts in Catalonia

-10,07% Interannual variation of contracts in Barcelonès

57,68%

Permanent contracts over total contracts in Barcelonès

13,28%

Part-time contracts

1,15% Turnover index

269

Average of job seekers in Barcelonès

-8%

Interannual variation of job seekers in Barcelonès

Data source: Observatori del Treball i Model Productiu, Government of Catalonia

The market for this profile is hiring

Contracts in u00e8 over the past year by sex and age

Contracts by gender in Barcelonès.

Handicraft and printing workers

67%

33%

Men
Women

Data source: Observatori del Treball i Model Productiu, Government of Catalonia

Contracts by age groups.

Handicraft and printing workers

Data source: Observatori del Treball i Model Productiu, Government of Catalonia

What vacancies are published in the professional family?

Vacancies published by professional family and type of contract in Barcelonès over the past year

Printing trades workers

Occupation Vacancies Permanent contracts

Data source: Data generated from the analysis of Lightcast data and the Observatory of Work and Productive Model of the Government of Catalonia.

What experience is required for the vacancies? Which sectors are looking for this occupation?

Printers

No experience
12%
Less than 1 year
24%
Between 1 and 2 years
9%
Between 2 and 4 years
34%
Between 4 and 8 years
3%
More than 8 years
18%
Manufacturing
28%
Arts, entertainment and recreation
23%
Professional, scientific and techinical activities
15%
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
8%
Education
6%
Others
20%

Data source: Own elaboration based on the data of vacancies extracted by Lightcast.

The vacancies published are for working in:

Job vacancies posted by county

Data source: Own elaboration based on the data of vacancies extracted by Lightcast.