PRINTER SENIOR3792N1 Pay Grade: 16 DEFINITION OF WORK Summary This is semi-skilled printing work in the operation of equipment used in the pre-press preparation and printing press operations of a print shop or full performance bookbinding tasks in a small printing plant. 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 B: Average… Where the employee is confronted with a variety of duties susceptible to different methods of solution which, in turn, places a correspondingly higher demand upon resourcefulness and concentration. Positions which require the analysis and evaluation of raw data and the rendering of conclusions would, in many instances, fall into this category. Complexity - LEVEL B: Work is of a structured nature including duties that have several related steps. This level involves simple analysis of data, identification of easily distinguishable facts and recognition of differences in related situations. Workers at this level exercise limited independent judgment in determining methods or procedures to be used in making minor decisions. Work is normally controlled by frequent review and consultation with supervisors. When guidelines exist at this level, they are usually specific and aid in determining an approach to problems or situations. Workers at this level must be able to identify basic differences in situations to determine the actions which need to be taken. Consequence of Actions or Decisions - LEVEL C: Consequences of actions or decisions at this level are limited in scope and effect as the work is reviewed occasionally. Errors may cause moderate inefficiency. Costs due to errors may be significant. 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 Differs from the Printer class which is the beginning level printing work in pre-press preparation and printing press operations. Differs from the Printer Specialist class which is highly skilled printing work operating larger, more complex equipment in pre-press preparation printing press, and bindery operations. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED Pre-press Preparation: Operates process camera related equipment and darkroom equipment as appropriate for reproduction of a variety of materials. Exposes negatives in a vacuum frame to imprint images on sensitized plates and treats the plates with chemicals to bring out image. Does opaquing, layouts, stripping and masking of negatives. Operates other phototypesetting, composing or photo processing equipment, producing type on photo-sensitive paper or film, operates automatic film processor. Performs preventive maintenance on photographic and other photo processing equipment by cleaning and adjusting equipment. Pressroom: Operates smaller or less complicated offset presses or plate type letter presses in feeding, printing and delivery using the knowledge of method of machine operation, paper characteristics and paper and ink relationships. Makes adjustments to insure proper functioning such as pressure, ink flow, correct margins to close registration, and correct mixture of liquids. Installs print master or plate in press; cleans all ink surfaces. Performs preventive general press maintenance and repairs according to press manufacturers' specifications. Checks, oils and adjusts equipment periodically. Bindery: Sets up and operates manual or automatic equipment performing one or multiple processes to punch, fold, cut, sew, glue, drill, bind and finish printed material according to work orders. Binding may be accomplished by the use of wire, nailing, stapling or plastic. Performs preventive maintenance on bindery equipment, cleans and oils and checks for wear of equipment. May function as a lead worker in bindery processes by providing training and guidance to lower level and less experienced binders. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS Knowledge *Knowledge of techniques and procedures for the operation and general maintenance of print shop equipment such as presses, paper cutters, photocomposing or bookbinding equipment, etc. *Knowledge of the basic techniques and processes used in the printing or bookbinding trades. Knowledge of the occupational hazards and the resulting necessary precautions of the printing or bookbinding trades. *Knowledge of standard English, spelling, punctuation and grammar. Abilities *Ability to solve arithmetic problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages and proportions. Ability to operate assigned print shop equipment such as small offset presses, photo-composing equipment, paper cutters, bookbinding equipment, etc. *Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Ability to perform basic processes associated to the assigned area of specialty, such as photocomposition, lithography, printing and book binding. *Necessary at Entry MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Two years of experience in the printing trade. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. NC: 12/87 |