Army LithographerEnlisted

81L MOS

Job Detail

Perform maintenance on presses, copy cameras, and film processing equipment.

Supervises preparation of transportable/mobile and modular print system organization for operations and movement; prepares field operations layout for transportable/mobile organization; supervises preventive maintenance schedules for photolithographic equipment; the topographic engineering supervisor supervises topographic surveying, cartography and photolithography activities; assists in topographic planning and control activities; assists in determining requirements and providing technical supervision of topographic mapping and other military geographic intelligence programs, to include geodetic and topographic surveying activities; assists in command supervision and coordination of map reproduction and topographic map supply programs; provides staff supervision and principal noncommissioned officer direction to units engaged in performing topographic engineering missions.

Produces lithographic film products such as contact negative positive film, contact paper prints and line negatives/positives; produces color proofs, deep etches, peel coat images, scribes, pre-sensitized plates and color key images; produces flats for press operations; performs bindery operations and operates offset duplicators and presses to reproduce printed materials; performs preventative maintenance on all photo-lithographic equipment; provides technical guidance to subordinate personnel; produces film products to include continuous tone and half tone negatives; produces multi-color printed matter using a two color offset duplicator; performs and supervises operator/preventative maintenance on all photo-lithographic equipment; directs and prepares transportable/mobile and modular print system sections for operations movement; directs photo-lithographic section for operations; directs preventive maintenance on photo-lithographic equipment.

The topographic engineering supervisor supervises topographic surveying, cartography and photolithography activities; assists in topographic planning and control activities; assists in determining requirements and providing technical supervision of topographic mapping and other military geographic intelligence programs, to include geodetic and topographic surveying activities; assists in command supervision and coordination of map reproduction and topographic map supply programs; provides staff supervision and principal noncommissioned officer direction to units engaged in performing topographic engineering missions; provides advice and makes recommendations to the commander and staff on all matters pertaining to enlisted soldiers and their families; accompanies the commander on inspections, visits and ceremonies; assists in inspection of command activities, facilities and personnel as prescribed by the commander; ensures adherence to command policies; holds First Sergeants' or Sergeants' Major call to announce information and instruction; ensures that newly assigned enlisted personnel are instructed in military courtesy, customs of the service and command regulations or policies; responsible for monitoring training or conducts training of enlisted soldiers; assesses training at all levels and provides feedback to appropriate commanders and leaders; provides counsel and guidance to NCOs and other enlisted soldiers of the command; responsible for and provides guidance on Non-Commissioned Officer Education System (NCOES) and Non-Commissioned Officer Development Program (NCODP); inspects duties performed by subordinate NCOs; notes discrepancies and initiates appropriate corrective action; assists in reception of visitors to the command; serves as president or member of command promotion board or removal board for NCOs, as authorized by regulations; sits as chairperson or member of a command's Military Member of the Quarter/Year competition for enlisted soldiers or NCOs, as directed by local regulations; responsible for quality, control and training of noncommissioned officer evaluation reports (NCOER) while ensuring timely submissions; reviews evaluation reports to determine compliance with policies and procedures and recommends corrective actions on deficiencies to commanders, other leaders and rating officials; performs other duties prescribed by the commander; assists in the professional development of junior and company grade officer.

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