This is semi-skilled work relating to the preparation of offset printing plates and type, pictures and other art work on layout sheets in negative form.
Work is subject to close checking for accuracy, neatness, and conformance with instructions.
Assignments will involve basic skills in film layout and plate-making, advancing as skills improve. Plate-making techniques vary but typically involve placing layouts in proper position to obtain desired size, exposing metallic plates to layout, placing exposed plates in chemical solution to develop applying gum and developer to bring out image, and forwarding to pressroom for printing. Examine negatives on glass-topped table over light to detect flaws. Retouch spots, lines and other undesirable marks with opaque and artist's brush. Remove layout sheet from light table and cut away surplus layout paper.