Job Description:

• 1) Arranges, groups, and locks galley setups of type, cuts, and headings in chases, according to dummy makeup sheet, for direct printing, reproduction proofs, or fabrication of stereotype and electrotype plates: Positions chase on imposing stone and transfers type and cuts from galley to chase, arranging type forms and units as specified on makeup sheet.

• 2) Inserts lead or wooden strips between forms and units to maintain spacing during printing.

• 3) Places quoins between type matter and chase frame and turns quoin key or setscrews in chase frame to lock type in place.

• 4) May refile type in storage cabinets or dump type in remelt box subsequent to printing.

• 5) May cut wood or lead strips to size to fabricate spacing inserts, using power saw.