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JOB PRINTERS
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Occupation Description:
 
  Set type according to copy; operate press to print job order; and read proof for errors and clarity of impression, and correct imperfections. Job printers are often found in small establishments where work combines several job skills.
 
Typical Tasks:
 
 
  • Examine proofs or printed sheets in order to detect errors and to evaluate the adequacy of impression clarity.
  • Fill ink fountains and move levers to adjust the flow of ink.
  • Operate cylinder or automatic platen presses to print job orders.
  • Reset type to correct typographical errors.
  • Set feed guides according to sizes and thicknesses of paper.
  • Insert spacers between words and leads between lines.
  • Lay forms on proof presses; then ink type, fasten paper to press rollers, and pull rollers over forms to make proof copies.
 
Skills:
 
 
  • Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems..
  • Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job..
  • Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action..
  • Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents..
  • Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance..
  • Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly..
  • Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one..
 
Knowledge:
 
 
  • Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods..
  • English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar..
  • 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..
  • Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications..
  • Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance..
  • Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology..
  • 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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Education & Training:
 
  Long-term on-the-job training (more than 12 months)
 
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Wage Information:
 
 
Region Average Annual Average Hourly Entry Level (hourly) Mid-Range  (hourly)
Statewide Units $37,672.00 $18.11 $12.60 $13.72 - $21.81
Bridgeport/Stamford $39,084.00 $18.80 $13.17 $13.93 - $21.27
Danbury $36,168.00 $17.39 $13.69 $15.54 - $19.10
Hartford $38,129.00 $18.34 $12.10 $14.15 - $22.72
New Haven $38,017.00 $18.28 $13.39 $14.09 - $22.05
New London/Norwich $34,695.00 $16.68 $14.12 $15.04 - $18.63
Springfield $40,974.00 $19.70 $11.80 $13.64 - $27.09
Worcester $37,022.00 $17.80 $14.06 $15.56 - $20.14
 
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