What is a screen maker and how to become one

Key steps to become a screen maker

1. Explore screen maker education requirements

   Most common screen maker degrees

   High School Diploma

   44.3 %

   Bachelor's

   19.7 %

   Associate

   16.4 %

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2. Start to develop specific screen maker skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Silk Screen	38.38%
   RAN	15.52%
   Quality Checks	14.50%
   Reclaiming	12.05%
   Ink Colors	10.97%

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3. Complete relevant screen maker training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New screen 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 screen maker based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real screen maker resumes.

4. Research screen maker duties and responsibilities

   • Maintain professional correspondence with pressroom and with prepress department.
   • Remove rough spots and smooth surfaces to fit, trim, or clean parts, using hand tools or power tools.

5. Prepare your screen maker resume

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

   You can use Zippia's AI resume builder to make the resume writing process easier while also making sure that you include key information that hiring managers expect to see on a screen maker resume. You'll find resume tips and examples of skills, responsibilities, and summaries, all provided by Zippi, your career sidekick.

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6. Apply for screen maker jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a screen 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