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DOT Code: 976.382-018

Industry: motion picture; photofinishing
Alternate Titles: developer operator

Operates machine to develop still or motion-picture film: Pulls reel of motion-picture film or rack of film strips through trapdoor into darkroom. Examines film to determine type processing required, utilizing knowledge of film developing techniques. Feels edges of film to detect tears and repairs film, using hand stapler. Mounts film in guide slot of developing machine according to length of time required for processing and pulls lever to lower film into processing position. Flips switch to start machine that transports film through series of solutions and into drying cabinet to develop and dry film. Observes film passing through machine to determine density of image and adjusts machine controls to shorten or lengthen path of film through solutions according to observation. May be designated according to type film developed as Negative Developer (motion picture; photofinishing); Positive Developer (motion picture; photofinishing).

GOE: 05.10.05 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M1 L1 SVP: 6 DLU: 77