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What They Do |
 | Printing machine operators use laser printers, computerized high-speed colour copiers, and other printing machines to print text, illustrations, and designs. |
| Printing press operators print illustrations, designs, and text on paper, plastic, and other material. They may supervise crews of large presses. |
| Pre-press technicians operate various computer-controlled systems, and camera and platemaking workers operate cameras/scanners; assemble film/negatives; and prepare, engrave, and etch printing press plates/cylinders. |
| Binding and finishing machine operators bind and finish printed material. |
| Photographic and film processors process and finish still/motion picture film. |
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Where They Find Work — Top Occupational Areas |
| Printing and related support activities |
49.0% |
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| Other services (except public administration) |
13.0% |
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| Information and cultural industries |
5.0% |
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| Administrative and support waste management and remediation services |
3.0% |
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| Miscellaneous manufacturing |
2.0% |
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People in this group work for:
| Rapid printing services, commercial printing companies, and in-house binding and finishing departments |
| Colour graphics, platemaking, and cylinder preparation firms |
| Newspapers/magazines |
| Film processing and retail photofinishing organizations |
| Government |
| The unionization rate (28%) is close to the average (32%) for all occupations. |
| The highest concentrations (per 10,000 people) of Printing Machine Operators and Related Occupations are found in Ontario and Manitoba while the lowest concentrations are in Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland. |
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