# Competences — screen printer

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/a98f93a6-b1df-4759-88a9-3234f334afad).

## Essential

- **adjust drying process to goods** (skill/competence)
- **clean equipment** (skill/competence)
- **determine colour shades** (skill/competence)
- **follow production schedule** (skill/competence)
- **follow safety precautions in printing** (skill/competence)
- **monitor automated machines** (skill/competence)
- **operate screen printing press** (skill/competence)
- **perform test run** (skill/competence)
- **prepare printing form** (skill/competence)
- **prepare screen printing** (skill/competence)
- **printing on large scale machines** (knowledge)
- **printing techniques** (knowledge)
- **quality standards** (knowledge)
- **screen printing inks** (knowledge)
- **screen printing process** (knowledge)
- **set up the controller of a machine** (skill/competence)
- **supply machine** (skill/competence)
- **troubleshoot** (skill/competence)
- **use doctor blade** (skill/competence)

## Optional

- check quality of raw materials (skill/competence)
- communicate with customers (skill/competence)
- consult technical resources (skill/competence)
- handle chemical cleaning agents (skill/competence)
- inspect printing output (skill/competence)
- keep records of work progress (skill/competence)
- maintenance of printing machines (knowledge)
- mix ink (skill/competence)
- monitor conveyor belt (skill/competence)
- monitor stock level (skill/competence)
- pack goods (skill/competence)
- perform machine maintenance (skill/competence)
- polygraphy (knowledge)
- printed goods processes (knowledge)
- printing media (knowledge)
- record production data for quality control (skill/competence)
- report defective manufacturing materials (skill/competence)
- screen printing machines (knowledge)
- types of paper (knowledge)
- use colour printing programs (skill/competence)
- verify feasibility (skill/competence)
- wear appropriate protective gear (skill/competence)