"MACHINIST, LINOTYPE"
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Job Description:
- 1) Adjusts and repairs linotype machines and related equipment, according to maintenance schedule, diagnosis of machine malfunctioning, and manufacturer's service manuals: Inspects machines and operates keyboard to detect potential malfunctions, listening to machine operation for evidence of excessive wear and need for adjustment.
- 2) Confers with operators of faulty machines to determine nature of malfunction and dismantles suspected components, using handtools.
- 3) Repairs, straightens, files, or machines worn or defective parts, using handtools and machines, such as drill press, lathe, and grinder.
- 4) Verifies dimensions of new or repaired parts, using micrometer, feeler gauges, and fixed gauges.
- 5) Replaces repaired parts or installs new parts to restore machine to operating condition.
- 6) Cleans parts of machine, such as matrices, magazines, plunger, and spaceband, according to prescribed schedule, using brushes, cloth, and cleaning agents.
- 7) Lubricates grease fittings and moving parts of machine, using grease gun and oilcan.
- 8) Determines temperature of machine melting pot, using thermometer, to ascertain need for adjustment or repair.
- 9) May maintain supply of type metal in melting pots.
- 10) May operate slug-casting machine to form metal bars and strips for securing type during printing.
- 11) In smaller establishments, may perform duties of LINOTYPE OPERATOR.
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Job Number: 6140