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       CODE: 979.382-018 Buy the DOT:Download/CD-ROM
TITLE(s): PRINTER (print. & pub.) alternate titles: graphic arts technician; printer, small print
shop
Reproduces and assembles graphic arts materials, performing any combination of following duties in
small printing shop or printing department of establishment: Sets up and operates various types of
cameras to produce plastic or paper plates, or negatives for later use in preparation of aluminum
plates for reproduction in offset lithographic process. Touches up negatives, using opaque material,
positions negatives on masking sheet, and cuts exposure windows in masking sheet to assemble film
flats for reproduction. Places masked negative on aluminum plate, and exposes plate to negative
under high intensity (ultraviolet) lamp to transfer image to plate, using vacuum frame. Places
exposed plate in automatic processor or immerses plate in chemical solutions to develop image on
plate. Operates offset-duplicating machine or small printing press to reproduce single or multicolor
copies of line, drawings, graphs, or similar materials. Inspects printed material to verify
specified color and clarity of print. Sets up and operates bindery equipment to cut, assemble,
staple, or bind materials. Maintains machinery and equipment in operating condition.
GOE: 01.06.01 STRENGTH: M GED: R4 M2 L3 SVP: 5 DLU: 88
ONET CROSSWALK: 89799A Precision Printing Workers
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