skillfactor-pipeline/skills/scanning-operator/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — scanning operator

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 43-9071.00 (Office Machine Operators, Except Computer) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 7321; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

Task statements

• [Core] Read job orders to determine the type of work to be done, the quantities to be produced, and the materials needed.
• [Core] Operate office machines such as high speed business photocopiers, readers, scanners, addressing machines, stencil-cutting machines, microfilm readers or printers, folding and inserting machines, bursters, and binder machines.
• [Core] Place original copies in feed trays, feed originals into feed rolls, or position originals on tables beneath camera lenses.
• [Core] Compute prices for services and receive payment, or provide supervisors with billing information.
• [Core] Sort, assemble, and proof completed work.
• [Core] Set up and adjust machines, regulating factors such as speed, ink flow, focus, and number of copies.
• [Core] Monitor machine operation, and make adjustments as necessary to ensure proper operation.
• [Core] Load machines with materials such as blank paper or film.
• [Core] Maintain stock of supplies, and requisition any needed items.
• [Core] File and store completed documents.
• [Core] Clean machines, perform minor repairs, and report major repair needs.
• [Core] Operate auxiliary machines such as collators, pad and tablet making machines, staplers, and paper punching, folding, cutting, and perforating machines.
• [Core] Complete records of production, including work volumes and outputs, materials used, and any backlogs.
• [Core] Deliver completed work.
• [Core] Prepare and process papers for use in scanning, microfilming, and microfiche.
• [Supplemental] Cut copies apart and write identifying information, such as page numbers or titles, on copies.
• [Core] Clean and file master copies or plates.
• [Supplemental] Move heat units and clamping frames over screen beds to form Braille impressions on pages, raising frames to release individual copies.

Detailed work activities

• Adjust office equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Attach identification information to products, items or containers.
• Calculate costs of goods or services.
• Clean facilities or equipment.
• Collect deposits, payments or fees.
• Compile data or documentation.
• Deliver items.
• Maintain office equipment in proper operating condition.
• Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.
• Operate office equipment.
• Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
• Provide information to coworkers.
• Read work orders to determine material or setup requirements.
• Record production information.
• Report maintenance or equipment problems to appropriate personnel.
• Sort materials or products.
• Store records or related materials.