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Terminal-Makeup Operator

DOT Code: 208.382-010

Industry: print. & pub.
Alternate Titles: ad-terminal-makeup operator

Operates computer terminal and related equipment to transfer and typeset display advertising data from perforated tape onto computer tapes for subsequent reproduction as printed matter: Secures perforated tape roll on machine reel and presses button to feed perforated tape into terminal console. Presses button to activate video display screen. Reads work order to determine combination of type style, point size, line width, and spacing to be set. Pushes terminal controls and depresses keys to observe and arrange elements on screen according to specifications. Measures copy margins to verify margin specifications, using ruler. Presses buttons to transfer typeset copy onto computer tape and into computer for storage.

GOE: 07.06.01 STRENGTH: S GED: R3 M2 L3 SVP: 5 DLU: 77