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hot foil operator

Hot foil operators tend machines which apply a metallic foil on other materials using pressure cylinders and heating.

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DESCRIPTION

Hot foil operators tend machines which apply a metallic foil on other materials using pressure cylinders and heating. They also mix colors, set up the appropriate machinery equipment and monitor printing.

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
quality standards
types of foil printing machines

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
perform test run
OPTIONALOptional competences
monitor gauge
pack goods
maintain foil printing machine

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Skills overview

28total
14 essential
14 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
2
Skills
4

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Quick insight

This role requires 14 essential competences across both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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