Packaging & Labelling
Label Printing & Converting skills assessment
Label printers produce the identity on every product. This scorecard covers press operation, colour, converting, quality and safety.
- 10 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 5 starting levels
The 10 Label Printing & Converting skills you can score
These are the default Label Printing & Converting skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every operator, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Press Set-Up, Plates and Anilox Selection
Sets up the press and selects plates and anilox rollers to achieve the required print quality.
Colour Matching and Ink Management
Matches colours to standards and manages inks so colour is consistent throughout the run.
Substrate, Adhesive and Liner Knowledge
Understands label materials, adhesives and liners and picks the right combination for each application.
Die Cutting, Slitting and Finishing
Sets up and operates die cutting, slitting and finishing equipment to specification.
Registration and Print Quality Inspection
Checks registration, colour and print defects during the run and corrects them quickly.
Variable Data and Barcode Verification
Prints and verifies variable data and barcodes so they scan correctly.
Waste Reduction and Efficiency
Reduces make-ready and running waste and improves press efficiency.
Press Cleaning, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Cleans and maintains presses and troubleshoots faults to keep downtime low.
Compliance and Customer Specifications
Follows customer specifications and regulatory label requirements.
Safety and Solvent Handling
Handles inks, solvents and moving press parts safely.
Levels included with Label Printing & Converting
Label Printing & Converting starts with 5 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Grade” for packaging & labelling, so operators can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Apprentice
- Press Operator
- Senior Operator
- Press Supervisor
- Print Manager
How Label Printing & Converting works in SkillScorer
Score
Each operator in a line is scored on the Label Printing & Converting skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank operators, compare two side by side, or compare your lines against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Label Printing & Converting skills need attention. Reports also follow each team leader's line.
Label Printing & Converting scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Label Printing & Converting scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Label Printing & Converting scorecard covers 10 skills: Press Set-Up, Plates and Anilox Selection, Colour Matching and Ink Management, Substrate, Adhesive and Liner Knowledge, Die Cutting, Slitting and Finishing, Registration and Print Quality Inspection, Variable Data and Barcode Verification, Waste Reduction and Efficiency, Press Cleaning, Maintenance and Troubleshooting, Compliance and Customer Specifications and Safety and Solvent Handling. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are operators scored in Label Printing & Converting?
Every operator is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one line and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Label Printing & Converting?
Label Printing & Converting starts with these levels (called “Grade” in the app): Apprentice, Press Operator, Senior Operator, Press Supervisor and Print Manager. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Label Printing & Converting skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In packaging & labelling the app talks about operators, lines and team leaders, and you can change any of those words too.
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