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14112.02 – Typesetting input and output operators

Typesetting input and output operators use computers to enter copy into a typesetting system or operate typesetting output equipment to produce text that is ready to print.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Braille keyboard operator - typesetting
  • Typographer

Core competencies

  • Troubleshooting to identify and resolve issues that arise during the typesetting process, such as formatting errors, system malfunctions or compatibility problems
  • Time Management to prioritize tasks, handle multiple projects and meet production deadlines while maintaining high-quality output
  • Near Vision to accurately view and work with detailed text and layouts on screens and printouts
  • Information Ordering to arrange codes, commands and corrections in precise sequence when entering copy into typesetting systems
  • Collaboration to ensure final products meet design and content specifications, as projects often involve working with designers, editors and other team members
  • Knowledge in Clerical to understand administrative practices to track typesetting work orders, errors found in typesetting devices or systems and routine maintenance schedules

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Input copy, codes or commands and subsequent corrections into typesetting device or system
  • Operate media conversion equipment to process and format copy transmitted through telecommunications
  • Operate and tend typesetting output devices, load and process photosensitive material and perform routine maintenance.

Additional information

  • Progression to supervisory positions is possible through experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks (14301)
  • Graphic arts technicians (52111)
  • Graphic designers and illustrators (52120)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

1 – Business, finance and administration occupations

TEER

4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training

Major group

14 – Administrative and financial support and supply chain logistics occupations

Sub-major group

141 – Office, court, and data support occupations

Minor group

1411 – Survey, statistical and data entry occupations

Unit group

14112 – Desktop publishing operators and related occupations

Occupational profile

14112.02 – Typesetting input and output operators

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