Ranked #414 safest from AI among all Japanese occupations
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How AI is changing this job
A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.
AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using the MHLW job tag survey on work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →
Skills, education and requirements for 印刷オペレーター
Key skills
Quality Control Analysis
3.5
Reading Comprehension
3.4
Operation and Control
3.4
Equipment Maintenance
3.2
Active Listening
3.1
Speaking
3.1
Equipment Selection
3.1
Repairing
3.0
Skill levels from the MHLW job tag worker survey.
Key knowledge areas
Production and Processing
2.8
Mechanical
1.8
Administrative
1.2
Computers and Electronics
1.2
Education and Training
1.0
Public Safety and Security
0.9
English Language
0.9
Administration and Management
0.8
What the work involves
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkJudging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or PeopleControlling Machines and ProcessesRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Important abilities
Visual Color DiscriminationProblem SensitivitySelective AttentionNear VisionReaction TimeMemorization
Licenses and certifications (Japan)
印刷技能士 National license
Related qualifications listed on job tag (names in Japanese). Some are mandatory, others recommended.
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: Basic Survey on Wage Structure (2025), Population Census and Hello Work employment statistics as published on the MHLW job tag site (retrieved Nov 1, 2026); Occupational Information Database (JILPT). Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.