SCANNER OPERATOR

Job Definition:

• Technicians and associate professionals perform technical and related tasks connected with research and the application of scientific or artistic concepts and operational methods, and government or business regulations. Competent performance in most occupations in this major group requires skills at the third ISCO skill level.b

Job Description:

• Operate electronic or computerized scanning equipment to produce and screen film separations of photographs or art for use in producing lithographic printing plates. Evaluate and correct for deficiencies in the film.

Duties and Tasks:

• 1) Activates scanner to produce positive or negative films for each primary color and black in original copy.
• 2) Unloads exposed film from scanner and places film in automatic processor to develop image on film.
• 3) Inspects developed film for specified results and quality and forwards acceptable negatives or positives to other workers or customer.
• 4) Performs tests to determine exposure adjustments on scanner and adjusts scanner controls until specified results are obtained.
• 5) Positions color transparency, negative, or reflection copy on scanning drum and mounts drum and head on scanner.
• 6) Analyzes original to evaluate color density, gradation highlights, middle tones, and shadows, using densitometer and knowledge of light and color.
• 7) Types on scanner keyboard or touches mouse to symbols on scanner video display unit to input software, or moves controls to set scanner to specific color density, size, screen ruling, and exposure adjustments.
• 8) Loads film into holder, places holder in exposing chamber, and starts mechanism that loads and secures film on scanner drum.

Activities:

• 1) Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
• 2) Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• 3) Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
• 4) Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
• 5) Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
• 6) Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
• 7) Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• 8) Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
• 9) Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Abilities:

• Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Knowledge:

• Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.