4400a
(4401-05XX) LABEL MACHINE OPERATOR--LEVEL 4
(4401-06XX) LABEL PRINTING TECHNICIAN--LEVEL 5
(0322-04XX) TYPIST, LABEL PRINTING--LEVEL 4
DOCUMENT DATE: November 30, 1987
FUNCTION:
Label Machine Operator: Operates various machines such as elliot, tickometer, stencil cutter, and graphotype to print labels and facing slips required in mail distribution operations of post offices, terminals, and airport mail facilities; or operates photo composing, photocopying, and multilith machines, and performs related work in preparing case labels.
Label Printing Technician: Produces case labels, scheme cards, rack headers, label and facing slips used by post offices, and other postal installations in the distribution and dispatch of mail; makes frequent change in stencil sets; operates and services machines used to produce these items.
Typist-Label Printing: Prepares label, facing slip and scheme card stencils, and types carrier case labels from approved copy or instruction.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
See the Standard Position Descriptions for the Occupation Codes given above.
REQUIREMENTS:
This section is composed of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) which are required to satisfactorily perform the tasks of the position. Applicants must demonstrate that they possess a sufficient level of each KSA, to include at least minimum competency for senior-qualified positions to enable them to perform these tasks satisfactorily. Applicants demonstrate these levels by describing examples of experience, education, or training, any of which may be non-postal. Ratings are based on the demonstration of the level of possession of each of the KSAs. Failure to demonstrate any KSA is disqualifying.
For level 4 positions, applicants must possess the following:
B-4. Ability to work without immediate supervision.
B-9. Safety in performance of duties common to the position.
B-14. Ability to interpret mailing directions, case rack diagrams, and changes in schemes and schedules based on oral and written instructions and knowledge of mail distribution methods.
For the level 5 position, in addition to the requirements for level 4, candidates must possess the following knowledge and abilities:
B-1. Ability to use common hand tools effectively.
B-5. Knowledge of preventive maintenance for mechanical equipment used in label printing, including ability to make adjustments to such equipment.
B-13. Ability to plan, lay out work, set up and operate all of the machinery used in a label printing unit (such as tickometer, elliot, photocopier, multilith, graphotype, stencil cutting machine).
B-53. Ability to work effectively with others.
EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS:
For the Typist, Label Printing position, applicants must have successfully completed Postal Service Tests 713 and 720. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to type 30 words per minute for five minutes with no more than two errors. This must be demonstrated by successful completion of Postal Service Test 713. Certificates of proficiency are not acceptable.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be physically able to perform efficiently the duties of the position. Vision of 20/40 (Snellen) in one eye and ability to read without strain printed material the size of typewritten characters are required. Corrective lenses are permitted. Ability to distinguish basic colors and shades is desirable. Ability to hear the conversational voice is required; hearing aids are permitted.