PRINTER

 JOB CATEGORY SUMMARY

 Positions  in  this job category typically lead a team  or  other
 group  of  nonsubordinates in assigned print shop tasks,  operate
 presses, operate folding, binding, and cutting machines,  operate
 film processing equipment, and design graphic layouts for printed
 material; does other related duties.

 CHARACTERISTIC TASKS

 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.

 Leads a team or other group of nonsubordinates in assigned tasks.

 Operates  offset  presses, cutting machines,  plate  makers,  and
 binding machines.

 Corrects  mechanical binding products such as folding,  stapling,
 drilling, cutting, stitching, or padding.

 Removes residue from film processing equipment and plate makers.

 Sets  up offset presses, plate makers, cutting machines, copiers,
 and binding machines.

 Strips negatives.

 Adjusts offset presses.

 Makes (burns) plates and negatives.

 Corrects flaws in prints or negatives by various techniques  such
 as airbrushing, retouching, or opaquing.

 Manipulates (uses) various drafting equipment such as  T-squares,
 compasses, or triangles.

 Mixes chemicals or other solutions.

 Corrects  printing  press  problems such  as  tinting,  scumming,
 streaks, slow drying, or double images.

 Inventories materials, equipment, parts, or supplies.

 Arranges perishable stock by date received.

 Designs layouts of graphic or printed materials.

 Determines appropriate printing and graphic arts techniques.

 Determines  when  printing requests should  be  sent  to  outside
 vendors.

 Selects ink.

 Analyzes incoming print requests.

 Identifies problems with printing equipment.

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

 Computes  numerical data by addition, subtraction, division,  and
 multiplication.

 Proofreads material for accuracy.

 Interprets statistical information.

 Verifies that quantity and type of item ordered matches invoice.

 Determines  feasibility  of proposals  or  plans  for  additional
 services.

 Settles  disputes,  conflicts, or problems regarding  program  or
 services.

 Calms distraught individuals.

 Mediates problems that cannot be resolved through other channels.

 Provides technical information.

 Answers routine questions.

 Informs  individuals of procedures necessary  for  completion  of
 forms or applications.

 CHARACTERISTIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

 Knowledge  of procedures for setting up offset presses and  plate
 makers.

 Knowledge of established safety procedures and guidelines.

 Knowledge  of  chemicals and solutions used in printing  and  for
 developing and fixing film.

 Knowledge of printing techniques.

 Knowledge of commercial printing plant operations.

 Knowledge  of  the  types  and characteristics  of  printing  and
 graphic arts equipment.

 Knowledge  of  procedures for cleaning plate  makers  and  offset
 presses.

 Knowledge  of procedures for producing negatives, papers  plates,
 and metal plates.

 Knowledge of basic descriptive statistics.

 Knowledge of record keeping procedures.

 Knowledge  of general vocabulary, spelling, and standard  English
 grammar;  for  example, syntax, punctuation, verb  agreement,  or
 tense.

 Knowledge of  types and characteristics of printing inks.

 Knowledge of interpersonal relations.

 Knowledge of procedures for stripping negatives.

 Knowledge  of  procedures  for  operating  copiers  and   binding
 machines.

 Ability to keep accurate records.

 Ability  to  add,  subtract, multiply,  and  divide  using  whole
 numbers, decimals, percentages, and fractions.

 Ability to correct printing press problems.

 Ability  to identify problems with printing equipment and binding
 machines.

 Ability  to  adjust  offset presses, copiers, plate  makers,  and
 cutting machines.

 Ability to apply laws, rules, or regulations to given situations.

 Ability to establish goals and set priorities.

 Ability to make precise measurements.

 Ability  to  interact with various people who  are  in  differing
 situations.

 Ability  to  compare numerical, written, or printed material  for
 accuracy.

 Ability to summarize information in written format.

 Ability to convey information in written format.

 Ability to write information in an organized format.

 Ability to communicate orally.

 Ability to perceive color differences.

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

      EDUCATION:

       Completion  of  an  accredited  vocational,  technical,  or
 specialized  training program in the printing trades with  course
 work  including design and graphics as well as the  operation  of
 typesetting, binding, and film processing equipment

      EXPERIENCE:

       Three (3) years of experience in work involving metal plate
 and negative production, copy preparation, and the operations  of
 offset presses.

      SUBSTITUTION

       Applicants  who do not possess the required  education  may
 substitute  one (1) year of additional nonsupervisory  experience
 for the required education.

 FOR  MORE  INFORMATION REGARDING JOB CATEGORIES, 
 please refer to the Job  Specification Information Sheet available
 at the New Jersey Department of Personnel or your agency's 
 personnel office.

 Occupational Group: Printing

 Occupational Family: Printing Operations
 
 This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
02862@
L
C
  
N/A
18
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This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

12/09/1996