Job Description:

• 1) Operates computer peripheral equipment, such as printer, plotter, computer output microfiche machine, and document reader-sorter to transfer data to and from computer and to convert data from one format to another: Reads instructions and schedule, such as schedule of documents to be printed, or receives instructions from supervisor orally, to determine work for shift.

• 2) Mounts reels and cartridges of magnetic tape in tape drives, loads paper in printer, loads checks or other documents in magnetic ink reader-sorter or optical character reader, sets guides, keys, and switches, enters commands into computer, using computer terminal, and performs other tasks, to start and operate peripheral machines.

• 3) Observes machine operation and error lights on machines to detect malfunction.

• 4) Observes materials printed for defects, such as creases and tears.

• 5) Removes faulty materials and notifies supervisor of error or machine stoppage.

• 6) Unloads and labels magnetic tape for delivery to other worker or tape library.

• 7) May separate, sort, and distribute output.

• 8) May clean and supply equipment operated with paper, ink, film, developing solution, and other materials.