Standard quality control tests and checks are performed at various points during microfilming process. The set up and operating procedure is determined by the operator after consideration of the quality of the original material to be microfilmed, rate of reduction, and format requested. Variations in the work may occur due to mixed quality of the original documents, new procedures, or changes in the format required by the user. The work provides microfilm services to various users, inside and outside the immediate organization. The quality and timeliness of the finished product affects further processes.
Contacts are primarily with co-workers and microfilm users.
In addition, contacts may occur with material suppliers and equipment manufacturers' technical representatives on a less frequent basis. All contacts take place in the employee's workplace. The work requires some physical exertion such as extended periods of standing, frequent bending, reaching, stooping, or similar activities necessary to set up, operate, adjust, and monitor the operation of the equipment. Work requires incumbent to push bins, carts or use a hand-truck when necessary. Special safety precautions are required.