Screen Printing Press skills Career

What skills are required for Printing Press Operators?

Importance	Skills
	Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
	Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	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.
	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
	Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
	Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
	Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
	Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
	Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
	Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
	Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
	Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
	Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
	Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
	Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

What knowledge is needed to be a Printing Press Operator?

Importance	Knowledge
	Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
	Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Work Styles

Importance	Styles
	Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
	Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
	Persistence - Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
	Stress Tolerance - Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
	Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical.
	Achievement/Effort - Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
	Analytical Thinking - Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
	Self Control - Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
	Independence - Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
	Adaptability/Flexibility - Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
	Initiative - Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
	Innovation - Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
	Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
	Leadership - Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
	Social Orientation - Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
	Concern for Others - Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.