Job Descriptions

Photoresist Laminator, Printed Circuit Board Job

1. Tends machine that laminates dry photoresist film to surfaces of panels used in manufacturing printed circuit boards: Mounts rolls of photoresist film and plastic protective film on machine spindles. 2. Threads film through machine rollers and secures film to takeup spindles. 3. Presses button to activate machine. 4. Adjusts …





Photostat Operator Job

1. Sets up and operates photostat machine to duplicate printed material, such as manuscripts: Places roll of sensitized paper in machine. 2. Measures length and width of material to be copied, using rule. 3. Computes percentage of enlargement or reproduction necessary, using chart or percentage scale. 4. Mounts material on …

Photostat-Operator Helper Job

1. Performs any combination of following tasks to assist PHOTOSTAT OPERATOR: Pegs or clamps material to be duplicated on copy-board of photostat machine and removes material subsequent to duplication. 2. Pours developing and fixing solutions into machine tanks. 3. Washes prints subsequent to duplication and places prints in drying cabinet. …

Phototypesetter Operator Job

1. Operates keyboard of automatic phototypesetting machine to photographically print type matter onto film or strips of photosensitive paper to prepare positives or paper flats for making printing plates: Loads roll of photosensitive paper or film into camera magazine, positions magazine on machine, and pulls lever to open exposure slot. …

Photographic Equipment Technician Job

1. Assembles, repairs, tests, and maintains still and motion picture cameras and photographic equipment according to customer, blueprint, or work order specifications, using handtools, bench machines, and test equipment: Reads diagrammatic and verbal specifications to determine repairs needed and sequence of operations. 2. Inspects cameras and equipment to locate defects, …

Photographic Processor, Semiconductor Wafers Job

1. Tends photographic processing machines that coat semiconductor wafers with solutions, such as photoresist and developing chemicals: Places wafers in containers, such as boats, magazines, cassettes or chuck, using vacuum wand or tweezers. 2. Loads wafer containers in photographic processing machine, such as photoresist coater or developer. 3. Pushes buttons …

Photographic-Equipment-Maintenance Technician Job

1. Fabricates, assembles, and repairs photographic equipment except cameras, using handtools and power tools: Examines equipment, such as photograph printers, print washers, driers and straighteners, and mounting presses. 2. Replaces defective wood and metal parts and makes minor repairs, such as cleaning and tightening connections, soldering and welding broken metal …

Photographic-Machine Operator Job

1. Tends machine that photographs original documents, such as bills, statements, receipts, and checks: Loads machine with film. 2. Feeds records to be photographed into feed rolls that carry material to be photographed past camera lens, or positions records on table beneath camera lens. 3. May adjust camera distance from …

Photographic-Plate Maker Job

1. Prepares photographic plates used to print pattern of aperture masks on sensitized steel: Examines unexposed plate to detect foreign particles or emulsion flaws. 2. Transfers image from master plate to unexposed plate by means of contact exposure and immerses plate in series of chemical and water baths to develop …

Photojournalist Job

1. Photographs newsworthy events, locations, people, or other illustrative or educational material for use in publications or telecasts, using still cameras: Travels to assigned location and takes pictures. 2. Develops negatives and prints film. 3. Submits negatives and pictures to editorial personnel. 4. Usually specializes in one phase of photography, …

Photographer, Still Job

1. Photographs subjects, using still cameras, color or black-and-white film, and variety of photographic accessories: Selects and assembles equipment according to subject material, anticipated conditions, and knowledge of function and limitations of various types of cameras, lenses, films, and accessories. 2. Views subject and setting and plans composition, camera position, …

Photographic Aligner, Semiconductor Wafers Job

1. Operates photographic equipment to align and expose mask circuit pattern with photoresist-coated semiconductor wafer to produce image of circuit pattern on wafer surface: Inserts mask into aligning equipment. 2. Places wafer in wafer holders, such as chuck or conveyor, using tweezers or vacuum wand, to load aligning equipment. 3. …

Photographic Engineer Job

1. Designs and constructs special-purpose photographic equipment and materials for use in scientific or industrial applications, utilizing knowledge of various engineering disciplines, chemistry, and photographic equipment and techniques. 2. Plans setup of equipment, specific procedures, and materials needed to meet data acquisition and measurement requirements. 3. May advise others in …

Photographer, Scientific Job

1. Photographs variety of subject material to illustrate or record scientific data or phenomena, utilizing knowledge of scientific procedures and photographic technology and techniques: Plans methods and procedures for photographing subject material and setup of equipment required, such as microscopes, telescopes, infrared or ultraviolet lighting, and x ray. 2. Sets …

Photographer, Lithographic Job

1. Sets up and operates horizontal or vertical process camera to photograph illustrations and printed material and produce film used in preparation of lithographic printing plates: Mounts material to be photographed on copyboard of camera, and adjusts camera settings to enlarge or reduce size of copy to be reproduced. 2. …

Photographer, Photoengraving Job

1. Sets up and operates camera to photograph drawings, sketches, or other material to produce negatives for transfer to printing plates, rollers, or printed circuit boards: Mounts copy on holder, aligning centerline on copy with centerline on holder. 2. Studies copy and order sheet to determine photographic techniques required to …

Photographer Helper Job

1. Assists PHOTOGRAPHER, STILL in taking and developing photographs: Arranges lights and screens, sets up camera at proper angle, and moves objects to secure desired background for photographs as directed. 2. Assists in darkroom duties, such as mixing chemical solutions and developing films. 3. May label photographs. 4. Performs other …

Photographer, Finish Job

1. Operates photographic equipment to photograph finish of horse race: Loads film into camera and advances to picture taking position. 2. Sights camera on finish line and adjusts exposure controls and focus. 3. Observes race and starts camera as horses approach finish line. 4. Stops camera after last horse has …

Photogrammetrist Job

1. Analyzes source data and prepares mosaic prints, contour maps, profile sheets, and related cartographic materials requiring technical mastery of photogrammetric techniques and principles: Prepares original maps, charts, and drawings, from aerial photographs, and survey data and applies standard mathematical formulas and photogrammetric techniques to identify, scale, and orient geodetic …

Photograph Finisher Job

1. Performs any combination of following tasks to dry, trim, and mount photographic prints: Places washed print on conveyor leading to heated rotating cylinder that dries and flattens print. 2. Trims print edges, using paper cutter or scissors. 3. Inserts print in specified frame or mounts print on material, such …

Photograph Retoucher Job

1. Retouches photographic negatives and prints to accentuate desirable features of subject, using pencils or watercolors and brushes: Examines negative to determine which features should be accented or minimized. 2. Paints negative with retouching medium so that retouching pencil will mark surface of negative. 3. Shades negative with pencil to …

Photographer Job

1. Persuades nightclub and restaurant patrons to pose for pictures and operates camera to photograph them: Carries camera and flashbulb equipment to tables and solicits customers’ patronage. 2. Adjusts camera and photographs customers. 3. Takes exposed film to darkroom on premises for immediate processing by DEVELOPER. 4. Returns to customers …