Job Description:

• 1) Prints and develops film of circuit designs for use in fabricating printed circuit boards, using photographic equipment and knowledge of photographic processing: Reads work order to determine photographic techniques required.

• 2) Aligns artwork developed from circuitry blueprint and other specifications with duplicating film on darkroom light table, following prescribed procedures.

• 3) Tapes materials to table or closes table lid and depresses control to activate vacuum device that holds work in alignment during processing.

• 4) Adjusts camera settings for reduction or enlargement of image, according to work order specifications, and sets or activates timer that controls exposure time of film.

• 5) Feeds exposed film into machine that develops, fixes, washes, and dries film.

• 6) Examines film to verify that reproduced image meets quality standards.

• 7) May touch up artwork or developed film, using tape, knife, brush, or pen.

• 8) May submerse exposed film in series of baths to develop and fix image, and dry film, using squeegee and electric dryer.

• 9) May print and develop circuit image on diazo film, using automatic equipment, and be designated Diazo Technician.