Typesetters And Composers: A description for the typesetters and composers group
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Typesetters And Composers – This job group consists off jobs regarding to assembling and setting type matter for printing by means of typesetting or composing machines. Includes linotype machines which assemble letters into lines and cast strips of type from type metal, monotype machines which compose type matter in separate letters, and phototypesetting machines which assemble and photograph mats of individual characters as a line of type on film or photographic paper. Jobs whose duties include substantial typing tasks regarding to cold type setting of type are included in Group 203.
Job descriptions in this group:
Typesetting Supervisor
Linotype Operator
Monotype Keyboard Operator
Photocomposing Machine Operator
Phototypesetter Operator
Phototypesetting Equipment Monitor
Typesetting Machine Tender