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Graphic arts camera operators, scanner operators, film strippers and assemblers

OaSIS code 94151.01

Graphic arts camera operators, scanner operators, film strippers and assemblers operate graphic arts cameras and scanners, assemble film and negatives and prepare printing plates or cylinders for various types of printing presses.

Overview

Also known as

  • Film stripper-assembler
  • Scanner operator - printing

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Set up and adjust black and white or colour separation process cameras to convert graphic art and photographs into film for assembly and exposure onto printing plates or cylinders
  • Operate computerized scanning machines or digital cameras to make colour separations and corrections from colour copy or transparencies for use in preparing film, digital files, printing plates or cylinders
  • Assemble and position, either using automated equipment or by hand, pieces of film containing all parts of a printing job to produce flats or composite negatives for preparing printing plates or cylinders.

Additional information

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Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Graphic arts technicians (52111)
  • Graphic designers and illustrators (52120)
  • Photographic and film processors (94153)
  • Desktop publishing (DTP) operator (in 14112.01 Desktop publishing operators)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities

TEER

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

Major group

94 – Machine operators, assemblers and inspectors in processing, manufacturing and printing

Sub-major group

941 – Processing and manufacturing machine operators and related production workers

Minor group

9415 – Printing equipment operators and related occupations

Unit group

94151 – Camera, platemaking and other prepress occupations

Occupational profile

94151.01 – Graphic arts camera operators, scanner operators, film strippers and assemblers

Work characteristics

Work characteristics gathers the various components describing the work environment of each occupation, such as employers, work activities, and the work context. Each category displays up to 10 descriptors in descending order based, firstly, on their attributed ratings by the level of complexity (for Work Activities) or other measurement dimensions (for Work Context), and secondly, in alphabetical order. The whole list of descriptors and their ratings can be expanded at the bottom of each page.

Work Activities

Proficiency or complexity level
Controlling Machines and Processes
3 - Moderate Level
Electronic Maintenance
3 - Moderate Level
Handling and Moving Objects
3 - Moderate Level
Interacting with Computers
3 - Moderate Level
Managing Resources
3 - Moderate Level

Work Context

Structural Job Characteristics

Structured versus Unstructured Work
Degree of freedom to determine tasks and priorities
3 - Moderate amount of freedom
Work Week Duration
Worked hours in a typical week
2 - Between 35 to 40 hours

Physical Work Environment

Physical Proximity
Physical distance from others
3 - Somewhat close (e.g. share office)

Physical Demands

Sitting
Duration
2 - Less than half the time
Standing
Duration
4 - More than half the time
Bending or Twisting the Body
Duration
3 - About half the time

Interpersonal Relations

Contact with Others
Frequency
4 - Every day, a few times per day
Duration
3 - About half the time
Work with Work Group or Team
Importance
1 - Minimally important
Frequency
3 - Once a week or more but not every day

Workplaces/employers

  • Colour graphics, platemaking and cylinder preparation companies
  • Commercial publishing and printing companies
  • In-house printing departments of private and public sector establishments
  • Newspapers and magazines

Skills and abilities

This section displays the various competencies required for an occupation. Each category displays up to 10 descriptors in descending order based, firstly, on their attributed ratings by the level of proficiency (for Skills and Abilities) or importance (for Personal Attributes) and secondly, in alphabetical order. The whole list of descriptors and their ratings can be expanded at the bottom of each page.

Abilities

Proficiency or complexity level
Colour Perception
4 - High Level
Arm-Hand Steadiness
3 - Moderate Level
Auditory Attention
3 - Moderate Level
Categorization Flexibility
3 - Moderate Level
Control of Settings
3 - Moderate Level

Skills

Proficiency or complexity level
Equipment and Tool Selection
4 - High Level
Evaluation
3 - Moderate Level
Operation and Control
3 - Moderate Level
Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
3 - Moderate Level
Quality Control Testing
3 - Moderate Level

Personal Attributes

Importance
Attention to Detail
5 - Extremely important
Adaptability
4 - Highly important
Analytical Thinking
4 - Highly important
Creativity
4 - Highly important
Independence
4 - Highly important