Job Description:

• 1) Operates encoding machine to trace coordinates on documents, such as maps or drawings, and to encode document points into computer: Reads work order to determine document points to be digitized.

• 2) Positions document on digitizer table.

• 3) Guides digitizer cursor over document to trace coordinates, stops at specified points, and punches cursor key to digitize points into computer memory unit.

• 4) Observes monitor screen periodically to verify completeness of encoding.

• 5) Types command on keyboard to transfer encoded data from memory unit to magnetic tape.

• 6) Keeps record of work orders, time, and tape production.