PRINTER3791N1 Pay Grade: 12 DEFINITION OF WORK Summary This is beginning level printing work in the operation of equipment used in any phase of the printing trades, including but not limited to pre-press preparation, printing press operation and bindery. Semi-skilled work in bindery operations is also included in this class. Work is performed under the immediate supervision of a journeyman level operator or supervisor. Standard Classification Factors Supervision Received - LEVEL A: "Under immediate supervision…" "Immediate" means that the employee has little or no authority to select alternative work methods or to render independent judgments of any consequence. Each task is performed according to detailed instructions, written or oral. Assignments are usually for a short duration and when completed are usually checked for accuracy, adherence to instructions and established regulations, as well as the worker’s rate of performance. Difficulty - LEVEL A: Routine… Where the work is usually repetitive and the employee works from detailed instructions, the difficulty is usually limited to accuracy and speed. Complexity - LEVEL A: Work is a simple or routine nature requiring very little analytical thought. Tasks are clearly defined, highly organized, closely related and often repetitive. Few if any alternatives exist for methods or procedures to be used. Work is usually in the form of specific assignments and is closely reviewed for accuracy and progress. When guidelines exist at this level, they are usually detailed, easy-to-follow instructions that cover all or most of the important aspects of the work. Workers at this level can readily determine the actions which need to be taken. Consequence of Actions or Decisions - LEVEL B: Consequences of actions or decisions at this level are minor as the work is normally reviewed regularly and errors are usually detected in following operations. Errors may be disruptive to co-workers or may cause minor inefficiency. Costs due to errors are minimal. Contacts - LEVEL A: The purpose of the contact is to obtain, clarify, give or screen established factual information, regardless of the type (i.e., easily understood or technical) within a well-defined relationship. Normal communication skills are required. Physical Demands - LEVEL C: The work requires moderate physical exertion. Environmental Conditions - LEVEL C: The work environment involves hazards, risks or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, heavy equipment or abusive or hostile clientele and patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required. Serious injury is possible. Supervision/Leadership - LEVEL A: No supervisory or leadership responsibility; may explain work instructions or assist in training others. Distinguishing Features This is the training class in the Printer Series and it differs from Printer Senior which includes semi-skilled pre-press preparation and printing press operations. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED Under close supervision and on a training basis: Learns the skills of graphics copysetting, graphics proofreading, lithography and/or composition in the preparation of materials for printing. Learns to operate phototypesetting, composition and photo processing equipment as appropriate for reproduction of a variety of materials. Learns to operate presses including setting up and adjusting, making plates, performing make-ready operations, and routine maintenance. Learns to operate equipment for finishing and mailing printed material. Equipment includes cutters, paper drill press, collating machines and mailing equipment, i.e., cheshire labeling, inserting and typing machines. Learns to perform general maintenance on bindery, printing presses, photographic, photo processing and other printing related equipment. Participates in both formal or on-the-job training. Upon completion of training in assigned tasks in the bindery shop, incumbents will perform a variety of semi-skilled bookbinding work including but not limited to manually or automatically collating, jogging, cutting, drilling, and padding forms; sorting and inserting printed material; wrapping and packaging products for delivery. May operate various labeling and mailing equipment. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS Knowledge *Knowledge of the proper usage of the English language. Knowledge of the general techniques and procedures applied to the operation and maintenance of print shop equipment such as presses, photocomposers and paper cutters. Knowledge of the general techniques and procedures applied to the printing processes used in the area to which assigned. Abilities *Ability to follow oral and written instructions. *Ability to solve arithmetic problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages and proportions. *Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees. *Ability to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity. *Necessary at Entry MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: None required NC: 12/87 |