Job Description:

• 1) Operates machine to develop still or motion-picture film: Pulls reel of motion-picture film or rack of film strips through trapdoor into darkroom.

• 2) Examines film to determine type processing required, utilizing knowledge of film developing techniques.

• 3) Feels edges of film to detect tears and repairs film, using hand stapler.

• 4) Mounts film in guide slot of developing machine according to length of time required for processing and pulls lever to lower film into processing position.

• 5) Flips switch to start machine that transports film through series of solutions and into drying cabinet to develop and dry film.

• 6) Observes film passing through machine to determine density of image and adjusts machine controls to shorten or lengthen path of film through solutions according to observation.

• 7) May be designated according to type film developed as Negative Developer; Positive Developer.