What is a plate maker and how to become one

Key steps to become a plate maker

1. Explore plate maker education requirements

   Most common plate maker degrees

   High School Diploma

   39.4 %

   Associate

   25.0 %

   Bachelor's

   19.4 %

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2. Start to develop specific plate maker skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Creo	14.64%
   Flexo	9.20%
   Quality Plates	8.74%
   Plate Material	7.58%
   ISO	6.57%

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3. Complete relevant plate maker training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New plate makers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a plate maker based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real plate maker resumes.

4. Research plate maker duties and responsibilities

   • Operate and maintain laser plate-making equipment such as Creo Trendsetters and Kodak Magnus VLF.
   • Retain records for ISO audit.
   • Retrieve files from CTP server.
   • Set up jobs and run jobs on Autologic platemaker.

5. Prepare your plate maker resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your plate maker resume.

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6. Apply for plate maker jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a plate maker job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams