Job Description:

• 1) Adjusts type and type bar of assembled typewriters to obtain even spacing, equalized impression, and alignment of characters, following manual, and using special-purpose handtools: Inserts paper in machine and types row of alternate upper and lower case characters of each key.

• 2) Examines imprints for defects, such as close spacing and misaligned or unbalanced impressions.

• 3) Bends or straightens type or type bar to rectify defective impressions, using special-purpose handtools.

• 4) Turns regulator or impression screw to adjust length of type-bar stroke and to regulate depth of impression, using screwdriver.

• 5) Spaces and aligns each upper and lower case character, using first aligned key character as guide.