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Set up and operate motion picture projection and related sound reproduction equipment. |
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Insert film into top magazine reel, or thread film through a series of sprockets and guide rollers, attaching the end to a take-up reel. |
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Start projectors and open shutters to project images onto screens. |
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Monitor operations to ensure that standards for sound and image projection quality are met. |
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Operate equipment to show films in a number of theaters simultaneously. |
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Splice separate film reels, advertisements, and movie trailers together to form a feature-length presentation on one continuous reel. |
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Inspect movie films to ensure that they are complete and in good condition. |
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Set up and adjust picture projectors and screens to achieve proper size, illumination, and focus of images, and proper volume and tone of sound. |
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Inspect projection equipment prior to operation to ensure proper working order. |
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Perform regular maintenance tasks such as rotating or replacing xenon bulbs, cleaning lenses, lubricating machinery, and keeping electrical contacts clean and tight. |
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Remove film splicing to prepare films for shipment after showings and return films to their sources. |
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Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
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Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems. |
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Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
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Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
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Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
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Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
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Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. |
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Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others. |
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Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed. |
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Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. |
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Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
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Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
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English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
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Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. |
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Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. |
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Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. |
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Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. |
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Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
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Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media. |
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Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. |
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These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
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Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
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