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Job Description

Set up and operate motion picture projection and related sound reproduction equipment.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 39-3021.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 24,750.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 11.00
Currently, there are 5,480 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Motion Picture Projectionists”.

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Tasks for “Chief Projectionist”

Open and close facilities according to rules and schedules.
Insert film into top magazine reel, or thread film through a series of sprockets and guide rollers, attaching the end to a take-up reel.
Operate special-effects equipment, such as stereopticons, to project pictures onto screens.
Splice separate film reels, advertisements, and movie trailers together to form a feature-length presentation on one continuous reel.
Observe projector operation to anticipate need to transfer operations from one projector to another.
Prepare film inspection reports, attendance sheets, and log books.
Inspect projection equipment prior to operation to ensure proper working order.
Monitor operations to ensure that standards for sound and image projection quality are met.
Splice and rewind film onto reels automatically, or by hand, to repair faulty or broken sections of film.
Operate equipment to show films in a number of theaters simultaneously.
Install and connect auxiliary equipment, such as microphones, amplifiers, disc playback machines, and lights.
Perform regular maintenance tasks such as rotating or replacing xenon bulbs, cleaning lenses, lubricating machinery, and keeping electrical contacts clean and tight.
Start projectors and open shutters to project images onto screens.
Inspect movie films to ensure that they are complete and in good condition.
Project motion pictures onto back screens for inclusion in scenes within film or stage productions.
Coordinate equipment operation with presentation of supplemental material, such as music, oral commentaries, or sound effects.
Perform minor repairs such as replacing worn sprockets, or notify maintenance personnel of the need for major repairs.
Remove full take-up reels and run film through rewinding machines to rewind projected films so they may be shown again.
Set up and adjust picture projectors and screens to achieve proper size, illumination, and focus of images, and proper volume and tone of sound.
Set up and inspect curtain and screen controls.
Remove film splicing to prepare films for shipment after showings and return films to their sources.

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