Plateless printing equipment operators
Classification
Manufacturing & utilities
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Definition
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. They are employed in rapid printing services, newspaper and magazine publishing companies, commercial printing companies and in manufacturing and other establishments that have in-house printing facilities.
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Overview
Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, NOC 94150 classifies Plateless printing equipment operators. These professionals set up, operate, and maintain digital presses, high-speed copiers, laser printers, and other plateless printing machinery to print text, illustrations, and designs on various substrates. They are commonly employed by commercial printing firms, digital print shops, retail copy centres, government departments, and in-house printing departments of public and private sector organizations across Canada.
Typical duties for this occupation include reviewing job specifications, loading paper or other substrates, adjusting computer and machine settings for colour, scale, and margins, and monitoring the printing process to maintain quality control. To qualify for this TEER 4 occupation, candidates generally require completion of secondary school, and on-the-job training is typically provided by the employer. Experience with basic computer operations and graphic software can be highly beneficial.
For Canadian immigration purposes, occupations classified under TEER 4 may qualify for specific pathways, such as the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), certain Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams, or local pilot programs. Candidates must ensure they meet the specific language, education, and work experience criteria set by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal immigration advice. Please consult an authorized representative or the official IRCC guidelines for legal counsel.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.