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O*NET-SOC 51-9151.00

Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators

Perform work involved in developing and processing photographic images from film or digital media. May perform precision tasks such as editing photographic negatives and prints.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3
  1. Select digital images for printing, specify number of images to be printed, and direct to printer, using computer software.Core19484
  2. Create prints according to customer specifications and laboratory protocols.Core19465
  3. Produce color or black-and-white photographs, negatives, or slides, applying standard photographic reproduction techniques and procedures.Core19479
  4. Set or adjust machine controls, according to specifications, type of operation, or material requirements.Core19486
  5. Review computer-processed digital images for quality.Core19483
  6. Operate scanners or related computer equipment to digitize negatives, photographic prints, or other images.Core19476
  7. Fill tanks of processing machines with solutions such as developer, dyes, stop-baths, fixers, bleaches, or washes.Core19467
  8. Measure and mix chemicals to prepare solutions for processing, according to formulas.Core19473
  9. Load digital images onto computers directly from cameras or from storage devices, such as flash memory cards or universal serial bus (USB) devices.Core19471
  10. Operate special equipment to perform tasks such as transferring film to videotape or producing photographic enlargements.Core19477
  11. Examine developed prints for defects, such as broken lines, spots, or blurs.Core19466
  12. Read work orders to determine required processes, techniques, materials, or equipment.Core19480
  13. Immerse film, negatives, paper, or prints in developing solutions, fixing solutions, and water to complete photographic development processes.Supplemental19468
  14. Load circuit boards, racks or rolls of film, negatives, or printing paper into processing or printing machines.Core19470
  15. Insert processed negatives and prints into envelopes for delivery to customers.Core19469
  16. Examine quality of film fades or dissolves for potential color corrections, using color analyzers.Supplemental19492
  17. Reprint originals for enlargement or in sections to be pieced together.Core19481
  18. Clean or maintain photoprocessing or darkroom equipment, using ultrasonic equipment or cleaning and rinsing solutions.Core19488
  19. Thread filmstrips through densitometers or sensitometers and expose film to light to determine density of film, necessary color corrections, or light sensitivity.Supplemental19499
  20. Monitor equipment operation to detect malfunctions.Core19474
  21. Examine drawings, negatives, or photographic prints to determine coloring, shading, accenting, or other changes required for retouching or restoration.Supplemental19491
  22. Place sensitized paper in frames of projection printers, photostats, or other reproduction machines.Supplemental19478
  23. Upload digital images onto Web sites for customers.Supplemental19500
  24. Maintain records, such as quantities or types of processing completed, materials used, or customer charges.Core19472
  25. Produce timed prints with separate densities or color settings for each scene of a production.Supplemental19496
  26. Splice broken or separated film and mount film on reels.Supplemental19498
  27. Retouch photographic negatives or original prints to correct defects.Supplemental19482

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 25 examples in 14 categories, 19 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Graphics or photo imaging software

  • Adobe Creative Cloud softwareHot Technology
  • Adobe IllustratorHot Technology
  • Adobe PhotoshopHot Technology
  • Camera Bits Photo Mechanic
  • ExpressDigital Labtricity
  • HeliconSoft Helicon Focus
  • Phase One Capture One

Desktop publishing software

  • Adobe InDesignHot Technology
  • Microsoft Publisher

Data base user interface and query software

  • Amazon Web Services AWS softwareHot Technology
  • Microsoft AccessHot Technology
  • MySQLHot Technology
  • Structured query language SQLHot Technology

Web platform development software

  • Cascading style sheets CSSHot Technology
  • RESTful API

Application server software

  • DockerHot Technology

File versioning software

  • GitHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Office suite software

  • Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology

Electronic mail software

  • Microsoft OutlookHot TechnologyIn Demand

Presentation software

  • Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology

Word processing software

  • Microsoft WordHot TechnologyIn Demand

Data base management system software

  • MongoDBHot Technology

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

  • SAP softwareHot Technology

Object or component oriented development software

  • TypeScriptHot Technology

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

Free · O*NET 30.3

Getting Information

  • Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

  • Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

  • Inspected printed materials or other images to verify quality.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

  • Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Performing General Physical Activities

  • Mix substances to create chemical solutions.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Clean production equipment.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Load materials into production equipment.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Handling and Moving Objects

  • Apply decorative coloring to photographs or printed materials.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Position raw materials on processing or production equipment.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Immerse objects or workpieces in cleaning or coating solutions.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Controlling Machines and Processes

  • Operate photographic developing or print production equipment.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Working with Computers

  • Load digital images onto computers or websites.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Operate digital imaging equipment.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment

  • Maintain production or processing equipment.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Documenting/Recording Information

  • Record operational or production data.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Performing Administrative Activities

  • Prepare outgoing mail.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 19
Distinct tools0
Level mix
  • No tools yet

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.