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TITLE: Electronic Masking System Operators DEFINITION: Operate computerized masking system to produce stripping masks used in production of offset lithographic printing plates. TASKS: 1. Views monitors for feedback and error prompts, for visual representations of work in progress, and for numerical information such as width of line and last point plotted. 2. Selects options on menu of electronic masking system, such as shape, dimensions of designs to be drawn, register marks, and retrieval of stored designs. 3. Touches symbol of option selected on menu and activates option with mouse. 4. Touches reference points of designs on layout sheet, using mouse, and presses button of mouse to enter coordinates of design in system memory. 5. Presses button to activate vacuum to hold masking in place and to activate drafting unit that scores masking material with programmed figures. 6. Activates plotting drum to make photographic mask exposures. 7. Presses button to transfer data from system memory to disk. 8. Loads drafting unit with masking material to prepare for plotting and scoring of programmed figures or loads film into plotting drum to make photographic mask exposure. 9. Studies layout sheet to determine shapes of windows drawn on layout sheet. 10. Positions artist's layout on digitizing tables of electronic masking system to prepare for data entry in system memory. 11. Removes film from plotting drum and puts film in automatic film processor to create masks. 12. Removes scored masking material from drafting table. 13. Places material on light table and peels scored figures from masking material, using needle and tape. KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge elements are ranked by importance. 96 Computers and Electronics Knowledge of electric circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming 75 Design Knowledge of design techniques, principles, tools and instruments involved in the production and use of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models 54 Mathematics Knowledge of numbers, their operations, and interrelationships including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications 46 Production and Processing Knowledge of inputs, outputs, raw materials, waste, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing the manufacture and distribution of goods 38 Fine Arts Knowledge of theory and techniques required to produce, compose, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture 33 Engineering and Technology Knowledge of equipment, tools, mechanical devices, and their uses to produce motion, light, power, technology, and other applications 21 English Language Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar 21 Communications and Media Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media 8 Physics Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, and applications including air, water, material dynamics, light, atomic principles, heat, electric theory, earth formations, and meteorological and related natural phenomena 8 Mechanical Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance 8 Building and Construction Knowledge of materials, methods, and the appropriate tools to construct objects, structures, and buildings 8 Public Safety and Security Knowledge of weaponry, public safety, and security operations, rules, regulations, precautions, prevention, and the protection of people, data, and property 4 Education and Training Knowledge of instructional methods and training techniques including curriculum design principles, learning theory, group and individual teaching techniques, design of individual development plans, and test design principles 4 Clerical Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing systems, filing and records management systems, stenography and transcription, forms design principles, and other office procedures and terminology 4 Sociology and Anthropology Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, cultures, their history, migrations, ethnicity, and origins 4 Law, Government and Jurisprudence Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process 4 Telecommunications Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems 4 Psychology Knowledge of human behavior and performance, mental processes, psychological research methods, and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders SKILLS: Skills elements are ranked by importance. 63 Operation and Control Controlling operations of equipment or systems 42 Equipment Selection Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job 38 Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents 38 Operations Analysis Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design 38 Product Inspection Inspecting and evaluating the quality of products 33 Information Organization Finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information 33 Technology Design Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs 33 Operation Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly 29 Information Gathering Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information 29 Solution Appraisal Observing and evaluating the outcomes of a problem solution to identify lessons learned or redirect efforts 25 Visioning Developing an image of how a system should work under ideal conditions 25 Problem Identification Identifying the nature of problems 25 Implementation Planning Developing approaches for implementing an idea 25 Idea Evaluation Evaluating the likely success of an idea in relation to the demands of the situation 21 Learning Strategies Using multiple approaches when learning or teaching new things 21 Monitoring Assessing how well one is doing when learning or doing something 21 Idea Generation Generating a number of different approaches to problems 17 Testing Conducting tests to determine whether equipment, software, or procedures are operating as expected 17 Programming Writing computer programs for various purposes 17 Mathematics Using mathematics to solve problems 13 Synthesis/Reorganization Reorganizing information to get a better approach to problems or tasks 13 Critical Thinking Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches 13 Active Learning Working with new material or information to grasp its implications 13 Judgment and Decision Making Weighing the relative costs and benefits of a potential action 13 Time Management Managing one's own time and the time of others 8 Writing Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience 8 Systems Perception Determining when important changes have occurred in a system or are likely to occur 8 Management of Material Resources Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work 4 Active Listening Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate 4 Speaking Talking to others to effectively convey information 4 Negotiation Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences 4 Science Using scientific methods to solve problems 4 Management of Financial Resources Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures 4 Identification of Key Causes Identifying the things that must be changed to achieve a goal 4 Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions 4 Instructing Teaching others how to do something 4 Identifying Downstream Consequences Determining the long-term outcomes of a change in operations 4 Troubleshooting Determining what is causing an operating error and deciding what to do about it . ABILITIES: Abilities elements are ranked by importance. 70 Near Vision The ability to see details of objects at a close range (within a few feet of the observer) 50 Visualization The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged 50 Information Ordering The ability to correctly follow a given rule or set of rules in order to arrange things or actions in a certain order. The things or actions can include numbers, letters, words, pictures, procedures, sentences, and mathematical or logical operations. 40 Written Comprehension The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing 40 Arm-Hand Steadiness The ability to keep the hand and arm steady while making an arm movement or while holding the arm and hand in one position 40 Control Precision The ability to quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions 35 Manual Dexterity The ability to quickly make coordinated movements of one hand, a hand together with its arm, or two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects 35 Fluency of Ideas The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a given topic. It concerns the number of ideas produced and not the quality, correctness, or creativity of the ideas. 35 Wrist-Finger Speed The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists 35 Visual Color Discrimination The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness 30 Finger Dexterity The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects 25 Number Facility The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly 25 Speed of Closure The ability to quickly make sense of information that seems to be without meaning or organization. It involves quickly combining and organizing different pieces of information into a meaningful pattern 25 Inductive Reasoning The ability to combine separate pieces of information, or specific answers to problems, to form general rules or conclusions. It includes coming up with a logical explanation for why a series of seemingly unrelated events occur together. 25 Deductive Reasoning The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to come up with logical answers. It involves deciding if an answer makes sense. 25 Problem Sensitivity The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. 25 Originality The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem 25 Written Expression The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand 25 Flexibility of Closure The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material 20 Trunk Strength The ability to use one's abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing 20 Time Sharing The ability to efficiently shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources) 15 Oral Comprehension The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences 15 Perceptual Speed The ability to quickly and accurately compare letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object 15 Spatial Orientation The ability to know one's location in relation to the environment, or to know where other objects are in relation to one's self 15 Selective Attention The ability to concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task over a period of time 15 Oral Expression The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand 15 Glare Sensitivity The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting 15 Depth Perception The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from the observer, or to judge the distance between an object and the observer 15 Reaction Time The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to one signal (sound, light, picture, etc.) when it appears 15 Static Strength The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects 15 Multilimb Coordination The ability to coordinate movements of two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the body is in motion 15 Extent Flexibility The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs 10 Memorization The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures 10 Response Orientation The ability to choose quickly and correctly between two or more movements in response to two or more signals (lights, sounds, pictures, etc.). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body parts 10 Mathematical Reasoning The ability to understand and organize a problem and then to select a mathematical method or formula to solve the problem 10 Dynamic Strength The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue 10 Speed of Limb Movement The ability to quickly move the arms or legs 5 Dynamic Flexibility The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs 5 Gross Body Coordination The ability to coordinate the movement of the arms, legs, and torso together in activities where the whole body is in motion 5 Explosive Strength The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object 5 Category Flexibility The ability to produce many rules so that each rule tells how to group (or combine) a set of things in a different way. 5 Stamina The ability to exert one's self physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath 5 Speech Recognition The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person 5 Sound Localization The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated 5 Rate Control The ability to time the adjustments of a movement or equipment control in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a continuously moving object or scene 5 Speech Clarity The ability to speak clearly so that it is understandable to a listener 5 Hearing Sensitivity The ability to detect or tell the difference between sounds that vary over broad ranges of pitch and loudness WORK ACTIVITIES: Work activities elements are ranked by importance. 95 Interacting With Computers Controlling computer functions by using programs, setting up functions, writing software, or otherwise communicating with computer systems. 65 Monitor Processes, Material, or Surroundings Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, often to detect problems or to find out when things are finished. 65 Getting Information Needed to Do the Job Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. 60 Controlling Machines and Processes Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). 55 Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Identifying information received by making estimates or categorizations, recognizing differences or similarities, or sensing changes in circumstances or events. 55 Processing Information Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, verifying, or processing information or data. 50 Updating and Using Job-Relevant Knowledge Keeping up-to-date technically and knowing one's own jobs' and related jobs' functions. 40 Thinking Creatively Originating, inventing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. 40 Estimating Needed Characteristics Estimating the Characteristics of Materials, Products, Events, or Information: Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities, or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. 40 Handling and Moving Objects Using one's own hands and arms in handling, installing, forming, positioning, and moving materials, or in manipulating things, including the use of keyboards. 30 Making Decisions and Solving Problems Combining, evaluating, and reasoning with information and data to make decisions and solve problems. These processes involve making decisions about the relative importance of information and choosing the best solution. 30 Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material Inspecting or diagnosing equipment, structures, or materials to identify the causes of errors or other problems or defects. 25 Implementing Ideas or Programs Conducting or carrying out work procedures and activities in accord with one's own ideas or information provided through directions/instructions for purposes of installing, modifying, preparing, delivering, constructing, integrating, finishing, or completing programs, systems, structures, or products. 25 Evaluating Information Against Standards Evaluating information against a set of standards and verifying that it is correct. 25 Analyzing Data or Information Identifying underlying principles, reasons, or facts by breaking down information or data into separate parts. 20 Drafting and Specifying Technical Devices Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to inform others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used. 20 Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Developing plans to accomplish work, and prioritizing and organizing one's own work. 20 Judging Qualities of Things, Services, or People Making judgments about or assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. 20 Communicating With Other Workers Providing information to supervisors, fellow workers, and subordinates. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer. 15 Establishing and Maintaining Relationships Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others. 15 Coaching and Developing Others Identifying developmental needs of others and coaching or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. 15 Performing General Physical Activities Performing physical activities that require moving one's whole body, such as in climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, where the activities often also require considerable use of the arms and legs, such as in the physical handling of materials. 15 Documenting or Recording Information Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in either written form or by electronic/magnetic recording. 15 Monitoring and Controlling Resources Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. 15 Assisting and Caring for Others Providing assistance or personal care to others. 10 Interpreting Meaning of Information to Others Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be understood or used to support responses or feedback to others. 10 Performing Administrative Activities Approving requests, handling paperwork, and performing day-to-day administrative tasks. 10 Scheduling Work and Activities Scheduling events, programs, activities, as well as the work of others. 10 Repairing and Maintaining Electrical Equipment Fixing, servicing, adjusting, regulating, calibrating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles. 10 Operating Vehicles or Equipment Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft. 10 Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment Fixing, servicing, aligning, setting up, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles. 10 Coordinating Work and Activities of Others Coordinating members of a work group to accomplish tasks. 5 Developing Objectives and Strategies Establishing long range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve these objectives. 5 Guiding, Directing and Motivating Subordinates Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring subordinates. 5 Providing Consultation and Advice to Others Providing consultation and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-related, or process related topics. 5 Teaching Others Identifying educational needs, developing formal training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. 5 Developing and Building Teams Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. 5 Performing For or Working With Public Performing for people or dealing directly with the public, including serving persons in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. 5 Selling or Influencing Others Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods, or otherwise changing their minds or actions. 5 Communicating With Persons Outside Organization Communicating with persons outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer. 5 Resolving Conflict or Negotiating with Others Handling complaints, arbitrating disputes, and resolving grievances, or otherwise negotiating with others. WORK CONTEXT: Work context elements are ranked by frequency (F), importance (I), responsibility (R), amount of contact (C), how serious (S), objective vs. subjective (O), automation (A), extent of frustration (E), responsible for health and safety (H), likelihood of injury (L), degree of injury (D) . 100 (F) Indoors How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Indoors 85 (F) Sitting How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Sitting? 85 (F) Using Hands on Objects, Tools, Controls How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls? 76 (I) Importance of Being Exact or Accurate How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job? 72 (I) Importance of Being Sure All Is Done How important is it to be sure that all the details of this job are performed and everything is done completely? 53 (A) Degree of Automation Indicate the level of automation of this job. 40 (I) Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.) 35 (F) Standing How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Standing? 33 (O) Objective or Subjective Information How objective or subjective is the information communicated in this job? 30 (S) Consequence of Error How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable? 25 (F) Making Repetitive Motions How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Making repetitive motions? 24 (I) Importance of Repeating Same Tasks How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job? 21 (E) Frustrating Circumstances To what extent do frustrating circumstances ("road blocks" to work that are beyond the worker's control) hinder the accomplishment of this job? 20 (I) Importance of Being Aware of New Events How important is being constantly aware of either frequently changing events (e.g. security guard watching for shoplifters) or infrequent events (e.g. radar operator watching for tornadoes) to performing this job? 15 (F) Walking or Running How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Walking or running? 15 (F) Bending or Twisting the Body How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Bending or twisting the body? 10 (F) Sounds or Noise Levels Are Distracting How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Sounds and noise levels that are distracting and uncomfortable? 10 (F) Kneeling, Crouching or Crawling How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Kneeling, stooping, crouching or crawling? 9 (R) Responsibility for Outcomes and Results How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers? 8 (I) Coordinate or Lead Others How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities (not supervision)? 8 (I) Persuade Someone to a Course of Action How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Persuade someone to a course of action (informally) or influence others to buy something (to sell)? 7 (C) Job-Required Social Interaction How much does this job require the worker to be in contact (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) with others in order to perform it? 5 (F) Hazardous Situations How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to harardous situations? Hazardous Situations involving likely cuts, bites, stings, or minor burns 5 (F) Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions? 5 (F) Keeping or Regaining Balance How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Keeping or regaining balance? 4 (I) Take a Position Opposed to Others How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Take a position opposed to coworkers or others? 3 (L) Hazardous Situations What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to hazardous situations while performing this job? Hazardous Situations involving likely cuts, bites, stings, or minor burns INTERESTS: Interest elements are ranked by occupational interest. 78 Realistic Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others. 44 Conventional Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow. 22 Enterprising Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business. 22 Investigative Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally. 17 Artistic Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules. 11 Social Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others. WORK VALUES: Work values elements are ranked by extent. 57 Working Conditions-Mean Extent Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions. 53 Support-Mean Extent Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical. 47 Relationships-Mean Extent Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service. 45 Achievement-Mean Extent Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement. 45 Independence-Mean Extent Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employs to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy. 38 Recognition-Mean Extent Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status. 88 Moral Values Workers on this job are never pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong 72 Independence Workers on this job do their work alone 63 Working Conditions Workers on this job have good working conditions 56 Security Workers on this job have steady employment 53 Supervision, Technical Workers on this job have supervisors who train their workers well 53 Company Policies and Practices Workers on this job are treated fairly by the company 53 Activity Workers on this job are busy all the time 53 Compensation Workers on this job are paid well in comparison with other workers 53 Supervision, Human Relations Workers on this job have supervisors who back up their workers with management 53 Autonomy Workers on this job plan their work with little supervision 50 Social Status Workers on this job are looked up to by others in their company and their community 47 Ability Utilization Workers on this job make use of their individual abilities 47 Variety Workers on this job have something different to do every day 47 Co-workers Workers on this job have co-workers who are easy to get along with 44 Achievement Workers on this job get a feeling of accomplishment 44 Recognition Workers on this job receive recognition for the work they do 44 Responsibility Workers on this job make decisions on their own 41 Advancement Workers on this job have opportunities for advancement 38 Creativity Workers on this job try out their own ideas 16 Authority Workers on this job give directions and instructions to others 6 Social Service Workers on this job have work where they do things for other people CROSSWALKS:
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