WORK PROCESS SCHEDULE
Occupational Title: COMPUTER PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
O*NET Code: 43-9011.00
AIMS Code: 0817
Description: Operates computer peripheral equipment, such as printer, plotter, computer output microfiche machine, and document reader-sorter to transfer data to and from computer and to convert data from one format to another: Reads instructions and schedule, such as schedule of documents to be printed, or receives instructions from supervisor orally, to determine work for shift. Mounts reels and cartridges of magnetic tape in tape drives, loads paper in printer, loads checks or other documents in magnetic ink reader-sorter or optical character reader, sets guides, keys, and switches, enters commands into computer, using computer terminal, and performs other tasks, to start and operate peripheral machines. Observes machine operation and error lights on machines to detect malfunction. Observes materials printed for defects, such as creases and tears. Removes faulty materials and notifies supervisor of error or machine stoppage. Unloads and labels magnetic tape for delivery to other worker or tape library. May separate, sort, and distribute output. May clean and supply equipment operated with paper, ink, film, developing solution, and other materials.
On-The-Job Training:
APPROXIMATE HOURS
1. Operate alphabetic and numeric key-punch machine
600
2. Convert alphabetic, numeric, and symbolic data into
coded form onpunch-cards or tapes
300
3. Proofread typed copy (Continuous)
4. Operates on line or off line
200
5. Bring up the system to operational Loads batches, sets
guides keys,and switches, produces reports
300
6. Label storage, routes reports. Keep supervisor informed of
malfunctions and system difficulties
200
7. Schedule work load to match needed
production
150
8. Oversee reschedules, handle minor errors
150
9. Reprogram minor corrections, keep down
time records, initial accuracy of all reports
100
Total
2000
RELATED INSTRUCTION
Computer Peripheral-Equipment Operator
- Introduction to data processing, input devices, uses, types of equipment involved
- History of data processing involvement, growth, impact on society
- Recording, filing functions of sorters and collators
- Input-output study. Processing and storage.
- Recording media lecture. Binary and Octal numbers
- Preparation for computer
- Fundamentals of computer programming as related to computer operations. Real time, time sharing.
- Input developed to output
- Use of card reader, deck set up
- Deck set up of job identification deck, followed by program deck
- Card to card reader proper procedures of terminal keyboard for pulling up information setting on line
