PHOTOGRAPHER / PRINTING MACHINE OPERATOR 1

Code: 05534 Unknown Unknown

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

A position in this job category typically determines techniques for photography; schedules the use of equipment or facilities; reviews photographic proofs; sets-up photographic equipment or apparatus; repairs minor malfunctions of photographic equipment; develops black- and-white or color film; operates still picture cameras and film processing equipment and provides technical information.

<b>CHARACTERISTIC TASKS</b>

Examples of work

• Assists with setting up, operating, and adjusting offset presses, plate makers, cutting machines, folding machines, stapling machines, collators, padding units, paper drills, electric punching machines, and/or binding machines.
• Corrects printing press problems such as tinting, scudding, streaks, slow drying, and/or double images.
• Assists with mixing chemicals and/or other solutions.
• Programs digital printers (copiers), cutters, folders, numbering machines, and other finishing equipment that utilize intelligent interfaces.
• Scans hard copy originals, converting them to usable digital formats.
• Assists with setting up, operating, and adjusting digital printers (copiers).
• Assists with producing metal and polyester plates.
• Removes residue from digital printers (copiers), offset presses, plate makers, cutting machines, cutters, folding machines, and/or stapling machines.
• Assists with correcting mechanical binding products such as folding, stapling, drilling, cutting, stitching, and/or padding.
• Assembles (binds) books, booklets, and/or other printed materials.
• Assists with arranging materials, equipment, parts, and supplies for inventory control.
• Modifies books and/or other printed materials.
• Analyzes incoming print requests.
• Selects paper stock and ink.
• Assists with identifying problems with printing equipment, graphics equipment, and/or binding equipment.
• Assists with determining appropriate printing techniques.
• Verifies that quantity and type of item ordered matches invoice.
• Proofreads material for accuracy.
• Recommends styles of printed materials.
• Reviews samples, such as blue-line, press, binding, typesetting, and/or final samples.
• Establishes and maintains files and records.
• Computes numerical data by addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.
• Estimates necessary quantity of time, costs, materials, and personnel for the accomplishment of assignments or goals.
• Produces layouts using files to be printed.
• Assists with determining appropriate graphic arts techniques.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Education

Completion of a vocational, technical or specialized training program in photography or photographic technology.

<b>LICENSE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION</b>

Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in the State of New Jersey.

<b>SUBSTITUTION</b>

Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute one (1) year of professional experience in work involving the taking, developing and printing of photographs.

CODE: @ 5/28/1994

<b>PRINTING MACHINE OPERATOR 1

DEFINITON:</b>

Under the close supervision of a Printing Machine Operator 4 or other supervisory official in a State department, agency, institution, or in a local jurisdiction, assists with the setup, operation, repair, and cleaning of various printing operation equipment such as offset presses, cutting machines, and digital printers (copiers); determines appropriate printing material, printing techniques, and printing styles; reviews finished items; does other related duties as required.

Possession of a high school diploma or a GED.

Experience

One (1) year of experience in the operation of printing press equipment and the development of printing techniques and styles.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of procedures for setting up, operating, adjusting, and cleaning offset presses, plate makers, folding machines, cutting machines, collators, stapling machines, digital printers (copiers), electric punching machines, binding machines, paper drills, and/or padding units.
• Knowledge of printing techniques.
• Knowledge of the types of paper stock.
• Knowledge of the types and characteristics of printing equipment, graphic arts equipment, and printing ink.
• Knowledge of basic file formats used for digital printing.
• Knowledge of the chemicals and solutions used in printing.
• Knowledge of the procedures for producing metal and polyester plates.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of copy preparation, composition, and layout.
• Knowledge of the techniques for binding books, booklets, and other printed materials.
• Knowledge of layout procedures.
• Knowledge of filing and record keeping procedures.
• Knowledge of established safety procedures and guidelines.
• Knowledge of postal regulations regarding envelope and postcard size.
• Knowledge of techniques of interpersonal relations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, decimals, percentages, and fractions.
• Ability to follow oral and written orders, directions, and plans.
• Ability to perceive color differences.
• Ability to identify and correct problems with printing, binding, and graphic equipment.
• Ability to make precise measurements.
• Ability to communicate orally.
• Ability to read with comprehension.
• Ability to check numerical and printed material for accuracy.
• Ability to convey information in an organized written format.
• Ability to keep accurate records.
• Ability to set up, operate, adjust, and clean offset presses, plate makers, folding machines, cutting machines, collators, stapling machines, digital printers (copiers), electric punching machines, binding machines, paper drills, padding units.
• Ability to convert pica and point to inches.
• Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental of physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such person may not be eligible.
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Note

The above Job Category Summary and following examples of work are for illustrative purposes only. Any one position may not include all of the tasks listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties which may be performed.

Checks photographic equipment and accessories for working condition

Determines techniques for photography

Copies negatives from flat art or photographs

Records the use of materials, equipment, parts or supplies

Reviews photographic proofs

Writes technical specifications for purchase of equipment, supplies and parts

Inventories materials, equipment, parts or supplies

Corrects flaws in prints or negatives

Obtains current price quotes for special purchases

Schedules the use of equipment or facilities

Monitors the use of materials, equipment, parts or supplies

Estimates necessary quantity of time, costs, materials or personnel for the accomplishment of assignments or goals

Recommends the purchase of new and replacement materials, equipment, parts and supplies

Files records

Reads journals or other publications for the purpose of keeping abreast of developments in the field Requisitions materials, equipment, parts or supplies

Plans workshops, seminars, lectures, exhibits and demonstrations

Verifies that quantity and type of item ordered matches invoices

Designs layouts for graphic or printed materials

Develops black-and-white or color film

Operates film processing equipment

Operates still picture cameras

Mixes developing and fixing solutions for film processing

Selects film type and camera lenses

Set-ups photographic equipment or apparatus

Collects photos and cuts for graphics projects

Makes black-and-white or color prints from negatives

Delivers film or other materials to processing labs

Makes transparencies and slides

Set-ups design arrangements for photography

Strips negatives

Arranges slides for presentations

Makes (produce) camera-ready copy

Repairs minor malfunctions of photographic equipment

Arranges perishable stock by date received

Cleans tools and work areas

Makes frames for artwork

Calls (telephone) for needed services, materials or information

Consults with outside agencies or individuals about information necessary for job assignments

Provides technical information

Solicits technical information

<b>CHARACTERISTIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES</b>

Knowledge of the characteristics and uses of various types of film

Knowledge of techniques for film processing

Knowledge of the types of camera lenses and their use

Knowledge of polycontrast and other filters

Knowledge of the procedures for operating enlarging equipment

Knowledge of principles and techniques of photography

Knowledge of the principles and techniques of photographic lighting

Knowledge of the various grades and characteristics of photographic papers

Knowledge of procedures for printing photographs

Knowledge of chemicals used in film processing

Knowledge of procedures for stripping negatives

Knowledge of techniques for trimming and mounting artwork or photographs

Knowledge of established safety procedures and guidelines

Knowledge of procedures for cleaning tools and work area

Knowledge of aesthetic design

Knowledge of layout techniques

Knowledge of record keeping procedures

Knowledge of procedures for requisitioning materials, equipment, parts or supplies

Knowledge of filing procedures

Knowledge of graphic arts techniques and media

Ability to produce clear, sharp photographs

Ability to operate still picture cameras

Ability to correct flaws in prints and negatives using air-brushing, retouching, or dodging techniques

Ability to perform minor maintenance of and repairs to photographic equipment

Ability to operate film processing equipment

Ability to perform major maintenance of and repairs to photographic equipment

Ability to perceive color differences

Ability to troubleshoot media equipment

Ability to compare written or printed material for accuracy

Ability to establish goals and set priorities

Ability to keep accurate records

Ability to use layout equipment and tools

<b>MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:</b>

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.