PHOTO TYPESETTER II

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This is highly skilled printing work in the operation of a complex electronic photo typesetting system and other related printing equipment at the university.

An employee allocated to this class of work is responsible for the quality preparation of folders, brochures, booklets, and other related printing jobs. Work involves the operation of electronic photo typesetting equipment including: input keyboard machines, editing-proofing equipment, typesetting and processing machines, and other related equipment. This class of work differs from the PHOTO TYPESETTER I in that employees are responsible for marking up the jobs to be produced, including selecting the correct program and format, type face and size, slug size, line length, indentions, scale pictures, illustrations and drawings to fit proposed layouts, and other information needed to complete jobs. Employees in this class may supervise the work of a PHOTO TYPESETTER I. Work is performed with considerable independence under the general direction of a technical superior. Work is reviewed for adherence to quality standards and compliance with instructions.

Marks up jobs to be produced by photo typesetting machine operators.

Selects correct program and format for jobs including copy fitting, type face, type size, indentions, scale pictures, illustrations and drawings to fit proposed layouts, and other information needed for jobs.

Cleans, adjust, and maintains photo typesetting equipment.

Assists in the supervision and training of less experienced photo typesetters.

Places input data into the input keyboard machine.

Edits tapes for errors made in the original input and corrects errors on the correction terminal.

Processed edited tapes through PHOTO TYPESETTER to produce input data photographically on photo paper.

Operates processing machine to develop typeface.

Runs galley proofs for customers to be checked for errors.

Corrects errors in proofs by using the editing terminal.

Routes corrected tapes through PHOTO TYPESETTER equipment to produce materials in processing form.

Pastes up jobs into page form to be assembled on the mechanical.

Performs related work as required.

Considerable knowledge of the routines and procedures involved in job printing.

Considerable knowledge of type faces, font layouts, and line length associated with printing.

Ability to copy-fit and mark-up manuscripts for input onto terminals.

Ability to understand and carry out technical instructions received verbally or in writing.

Ability to perform printing tasks accurately with a minimum of supervision.

Skill in the operation of a typesetter.

Graduation from a standard vocational or high school and considerable experience related to this class of work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.