Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Job Classification Specification
PHOTOLITHOGRAPH PROCESSING OPERATOR
Pay Grade B87
Basic Function
| Under moderate supervision, processes digital prepress jobs in a timely manner using various computers, workstations, and output devices in the Digital Prepress Area. |
Classification Characteristics
| Differs from Printer II in that Photolithographic Process Operator primarily operates computer workstations for Prepress operations, and output of posters, banners and other materials while Printer II primarily operates large multicolor offset printing presses. |
Supervised by: Printing Services Supervisor
Supervises:
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Work Environment
In order to achieve Metro’s goals in support of its mission, potential candidates are
required to commit and continuously practice and demonstrate the following work values:
- Safety – To ensure that our employees, passengers
and the general public’s safety is always our first consideration.
- Service Excellence – To provide safe, clean, reliable,
on-time, courteous service for our clients and customers.
- Workforce Development – To make Metro a learning organization
that attracts, develops, motivates and retains a world-class workforce.
- Accountability for Performance and Fiscal Responsibility – To manage every taxpayer and customer-generated dollar as if it were coming from our own pocket and ensure the highest possible return on investment.
- Innovation and Technology – To actively participate in identifying
best practices for continuous improvement.
- Sustainability – To reduce, reuse and recycle all internal resources
and reduce green-house gas emissions.
- Integrity – To rely on the professional ethics and honesty of every
Metro employee.
- Teamwork – To actively blend our individual talents to achieve world-class
performance and service.
- Civil Rights – To actively promote compliance with all civil rights statutes,
regulations and policies.
- Community – To actively engage with the Community as it relates to Metro interest/services.
Examples of Duties
- Examines incoming files for suitability, imports files into the appropriate application software, edits files to facilitate and assure correct output, and outputs files in proper format to the appropriate output deivce
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Inspects output material to assure conformance to agency specifications and if necessary, contacts designers to clarify requirements and assist in preparing files for use
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Utilizes Prinect imposition and Prinect Cockpit software
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Compares completed file to job order to ensure trapping is correct
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Maintains files of projects and printing plates
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Performs routine maintenance on assigned equipment
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Prints large format posters, banners, other projects from PDF files and other customer media
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Utilizes mounting equipment and specialty cutters
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Operates other Print Shop equipment as assigned
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May oversee and coordinate the work of employees on the assigned shift in the absence of the supervisor
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Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out
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Essential Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Functions and operation of computer equipment and large format printers
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Prinect and Prinect Cockpit imposition software
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Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Indesign, and Adobe Illustrator
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Safety rules for print shops
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Ability to:
- Operate Prinect Prepress Interface
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Open, create, manipulate, debug and process files at the application and Postscript level
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Scan, size, color balance, manipulate and place images as necessary
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Maintain and set up large format printers
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Follow instructions
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Demonstrate good housekeeping
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Maintain and monitor supply inventory and inform supervisor when supplies are needed
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Lift up to 50 pounds safely and properly
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Tolerate noisy working conditions
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Stand for extended periods of time
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Plan and complete work according to established priorities
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Interact professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives Communicate effectively with others
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Read, write, speak, and understand English
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Minimum Qualifications
Potential candidates interested in the PHOTOLITHOGRAPH PROCESSING OPERATOR position MUST meet
the following requirements:
- 4 years' experience performing electronic prepress duties, using imposition and various Adobe software and related equipment
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Special Conditions
- Must comply with all California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and personal protective gear including, but not limited to, respirators, eye and hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when required
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Disclaimer
This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
Date Originally Created: 5/8/1995
Date Last Revised: 10/18/2013 9:55:35 AM
TCU: 0939A