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Career: Photographic Processing Machine Operators
Job Description
Operate photographic processing machines, such as photographic printing machines, film developing machines, and mounting presses.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
98
|
Remove completed work from equipment. |
94
|
Insert processed negatives and prints into envelopes so that they can be returned to customers. |
88
|
Sort film to be developed according to criteria such as film type or completion date. |
87
|
Load circuit boards, racks or rolls of film, negatives, and/or printing paper into processing or printing machines. |
87
|
Monitor equipment operation to detect malfunctions. |
85
|
Fill tanks of processing machines with solutions such as developer, dyes, stop-baths, fixers, bleaches, and washes. |
84
|
Clean and maintain photoprocessing equipment, using cleaning and rinsing solutions and ultrasonic equipment. |
83
|
Read work orders and examine negatives and film in order to determine machine settings and processing requirements. |
82
|
Set and adjust machine controls, according to specifications, type of operation, and material requirements. |
81
|
Maintain records such as quantities and types of processing completed, rate of materials usage, and customer charges. |
80
|
Place film in labeled containers, or number film for identification, by hand or by using numbering machines. |
73
|
Measure and mix chemicals to prepare solutions for processing, according to formulas. |
69
|
Operate special equipment to perform tasks such as transferring film to videotape or producing photographic enlargements. |
64
|
Start and operate machines to prepare circuit boards and to expose, develop, etch, fix, wash, dry, and print film or plates. |
60
|
Retouch photographic negatives or original prints to correct defects. |
53
|
Inspect film or circuit patterns on photographic plates to locate any defects; discard defective products or repair them, using cleaning solutions and hand tools. |
34
|
Splice broken or separated film, and mount film on reels. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
62
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
59
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
56
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
53
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
53
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
52
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
52
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
52
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
45
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
44
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
44
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
42
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
42
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
41
|
Processing Information
|
41
|
Interacting With Computers
|
40
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
39
|
Getting Information
|
39
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
39
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
37
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
36
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
36
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
34
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
31
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
31
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
31
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
30
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
28
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
28
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
28
|
Thinking Creatively
|
28
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
27
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
26
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
23
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
23
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
20
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
20
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
17
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
16
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
16
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
7
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
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