Usually work full time
May work nights, weekends, and holidays if working at a newspaper
May work overtime to meet deadlines
PREPRESS WORKERS will:
Work alone most of the time
Sometimes wear protective gear
May work overtime to meet deadlines
Train on the job or through one- or two-year programs
Use computers
PREPRESS WORKERS frequently:
Repeat the same motions
Stand or sit, depending on the job. For example, plate finishers stand most of the time and film strippers sit most of the time
Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls
It is important that PREPRESS WORKERS be able to:
See details of objects that are less than a few feet away
Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm
See differences between colors, shades, and brightness
