Performs and assists in the completion of assigned microfilm operations including reproduction, microfilm editing, and related micrographic duties. 

Incumbents at this level operate microfilm equipment according to defined operating procedures, under the direction of a lead operator or supervisor, while receiving training in film development and technology. 

Prepares documents for filming by removing holding devices, repairing tears and wrinkles and placing documents in filming order after inserting any required targets; types labels, job information sheets and headers; loads and indexes cartridges, cassettes, aperture cards, and reels with appropriate information; edits film using a viewer and splicer; strips roll film into microfiche, loads and indexes cartridges, cassettes, aperture cards, and reels with appropriate information; edits film using a viewer and splicer; strips roll film into microfiche, loads microfiches, jackets and mounts film into aperture cards; visually inspects microforms for defects using such equipment as a light table, optical reticle and microform reader; notes inspection results in an inspection optical reticle and microform reader; notes inspection results in an inspection log;  

Packages items for return to customers;  

Provides other non-technical assistance to the center as required;  

Operates various planetary, step-and-repeat, and rotary cameras, ensuring that all work is carried out according to established procedures;  

Adjusts the reduction and pull-down according to document size and other requirements;  

Adjusts camera focus for optimum resolution;  

Performs step test, and uses a voltage regulator to adjust the illumination according to the reflectance and color of the page being photographed;  

Using a light meter, adjusts the light source for even exposure;  

Positions and microfilms header information on microfiche;  

Microfilms documents after extracting requirements from work orders;  

On the basis of contrast, sharpness and related considerations, makes final decisions concerning the practicability of photographing the document;  

Changes accessories according to reduction, filming mode and other requirements specified on work orders;  

Loads and unloads film, lubricates moving parts as necessary; cleans lenses and glass guides and performs similar preventive and operational maintenance on cameras; 

Maintains and updates production and supply consumption records;  

Performs other work as required. 

Knowledge of:  elementary arithmetic.   

Ability to:  lift moderately heavy items such as cartons containing records and film, bottles and chemicals; physical dexterity in hand and finger movement; good eye adjustment and muscular coordination; read, write, and understand oral and written instructions. 

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification.  It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.

High school diploma or GED equivalent.