Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Job Classification Specification
CAMERA OPERATOR/SCREEN PROCESS TECHNICIAN LEADER
Pay Grade A16
Basic Function
| Under moderate supervision, operates an Acti-process camera and uses related darkroom equipment in the preparation of silk screens and graphic art work while leading Camera Operators/Screen Process Technicians by assigning work and providing training. |
Classification Characteristics
| Differs from Photolithographic Process Operator in that Camera Operator performs advanced photographic and darkroom lab work in the preparation of silk screens for signs, decals, posters, viewgraphs, charts, slides, and other artwork, while photolithographic Process Operator prepares metal and paper plates as part of the printing process. Differs from Silk Screen technician in that Camera operator photographs artwork and produces silk screens, while Silkscreen Technician prepares materials and applies print or ink using the screen.
There is a Camera Operator/Screen Process Technician Leader who in addition to the regular Camera Operator/Screen Process Technician duties, is responsible for assigning duties and directing employees in the performance of their work under the supervision of his/her immediate supervisor with whom he/she shall consult in all matters affecting such work. A Leader receives additional pay for each hour worked as stipulated by the appropriate collective bargaining agreement. |
Supervised by: Equipment Maintenance 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
- Photographs artwork with a process camera
Develops black-and-white and color film into a negative image, which is then re-photographed and developed to yield a positive image film
Touches up both positive and negative films
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Produces a negative image on a silkscreen treated with a photosensitive emulsion by placing the positive image film between the silk screen and a light source on a vacuum frame
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Touches up silkscreen fabric
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Prepares material to be silk screened
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Applies ink, paint, or other material to produce image on plexiglass, metal, vinyl, cardboard, fabric, or wood
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Cleans, adjusts, and makes minor repairs to cameras and related equipment
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Leads employees by assigning work and providing training
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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:
- Methods, materials, equipment and safety procedures utilized in color and black and white photography and darkroom work
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Functions and operations of photography lab equipment
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Ability to:
- Safely operate photographic lab equipment
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Perform color separations
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Prepare silk screens
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Follow oral and written instructions
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Tolerate exposure to chemicals, fumes, and odors
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Read, write, speak, and understand English
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Minimum Qualifications
Potential candidates interested in the CAMERA OPERATOR/SCREEN PROCESS TECHNICIAN LEADER position MUST meet
the following requirements:
- 4 years' of experience performing process photographic and related darkroom procedures
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Up to 2 years’ training or education in a directly related field or recognized school or apprenticeship program may be substituted for equivalent experience
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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: 12/7/2006
Date Last Revised: 1/23/2009
ATU: 0742A