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Career: Job Printers
Job Description
Set type according to copy; operate press to print job order; and read proof for errors and clarity of impression, and correct imperfections. Job printers are often found in small establishments where work combines several job skills.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
90
|
Clean ink rollers after runs are completed. |
87
|
Fill ink fountains and move levers to adjust the flow of ink. |
83
|
Set feed guides according to sizes and thicknesses of paper. |
82
|
Examine proofs or printed sheets in order to detect errors and to evaluate the adequacy of impression clarity. |
67
|
Operate cylinder or automatic platen presses to print job orders. |
35
|
Position type in locked chases on beds of presses and tighten clamps, using wrenches. |
35
|
Reset type to correct typographical errors. |
32
|
Design and set up product compositions and page layouts. |
28
|
Lay forms on proof presses, ink type, fasten paper to press rollers, and pull rollers over forms to make proof copies. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
72
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
71
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
59
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
58
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
57
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
57
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
54
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
53
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
53
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
51
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
50
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
50
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
50
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
50
|
Getting Information
|
45
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
44
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
44
|
Processing Information
|
39
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
37
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
37
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
37
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
37
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
36
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
36
|
Thinking Creatively
|
34
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
34
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
34
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
34
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
33
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
33
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
31
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
31
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
30
|
Interacting With Computers
|
29
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
28
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
28
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
27
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
27
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
23
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
18
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
12
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|