Plateless printing equipment operators
Plateless printing equipment operators operate laser printers, computerized high speed colour copiers and other printing machines to print text, illustrations and designs on a wide variety of materials such as paper, plastic, glass, leather, and metal.
Limited
Market Demand
TEER 4
Skill Level
QC, MB, ON
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Review work order to determine job specifications, such as ink colour and quantity required
- Set up and make adjustments to printing machine, such as filling ink or paint reservoirs and loading stock
- Input codes and key in programming data on console keyboard of computerized machines
- Operate and monitor printing machines during print run and make adjustments as required
- Clean machines and replace worn parts.
Qualifications
- checkCompletion of secondary school may be required.
- checkCompletion of college or other specialized courses in printing may be required.
- checkOn-the-job training is provided.
Market Outlook by Province
Quebec
The employment outlook will be Limited for plateless printing equipment operators (NOC 94150) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about plateless printing equipment operators in Quebec: Approximately 1,650 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Plateless printing equipment operators mainly work in the following sectors: Printing and related support activities (NAICS 323): 56% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 89% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 11% compared to 18% for all occupations65% of plateless printing equipment operators work all year, while 35% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of plateless printing equipment operators are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 64% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 36% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 25% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 19% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 22% compared to 19% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 16% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
Limited
Outlook
Manitoba
The employment outlook will be Limited for plateless printing equipment operators (NOC 94150) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about plateless printing equipment operators in Manitoba: Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Plateless printing equipment operators mainly work in the following sectors: Printing and related support activities (NAICS 323): 80%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 7% 75% of plateless printing equipment operators work all year, while 25% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 77% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 23% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 44% compared to 31% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 13% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 26% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
Limited
Outlook
Ontario
The employment outlook will be Very limited for plateless printing equipment operators (NOC 94150) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about plateless printing equipment operators in Ontario: Approximately 2,350 people work in this occupation. Plateless printing equipment operators mainly work in the following sectors: Printing and related support activities (NAICS 323): 56%Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 6% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 91% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 9% compared to 19% for all occupations64% of plateless printing equipment operators work all year, while 36% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.7% of plateless printing equipment operators are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 67% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 33% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 12% compared to 9% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 46% compared to 25% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 12% compared to 8% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 17% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 12% compared to 24% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
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Immigration Pathways
TEER 4 occupations typically require a high school diploma and on-the-job training. Not eligible for Express Entry but may qualify through provincial programs.
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Canadian Bank Note Company
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TC Transcontinental
1 active role · Aurora, ON
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1 active role · Markham, ON
Loewen
1 active role · Steinbach, MB
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Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
to ensure machinery operates correctly and produces high-quality prints
Quality Control Testing
to help identify and rectify any deviations in print quality, such as colour accuracy, sharpness and resolution
Colour Perception
to monitor printing machines during print run to ensure ink colours are consistent and match work orders
Control of Settings
to operate printing machines during print run and make adjustments as required
Near Vision
to review printed products of all sizes in order to determine if they meet job specifications, such as ink colour and printing quality
Attention to Detail
to carefully review printed products to ensure the products meet quality standards
Knowledge in Manufacturing, Processing and Production
to be knowledgeable about the different materials they work with such as paper, plastic, glass, leather, metal and how these materials interact with various printing processes
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