Unit group 8132

PSOC Unit group 8132 — Photographic products machine operators (2026)

Photographic products machine operators operate and monitor equipment which makes photographic film and paper, and which processes exposed photographic film and makes prints. Their tasks include: a) operating and monitoring equipment which makes photographic film and paper; b) operating, monitoring and testing photographic processing and printing equipment, and maintaining operational standards; c) preparing exposed film for different processing batches in dark rooms and dark chambers; d) inspecting images, films, prints and adjusting settings on print-making equipment to produce required color, brightness, contrast, number, size and type of prints; e) adjusting settings and running automatic developing equipment; f) operating equipment to transfer film to video tape or other electronic media; g) performing photographic processing related tasks; h) operating automatic equipment (in retail establishments) to develop color negatives, prints and slides; Examples of occupations classified here: Darkroom technician, Developing/photography machine operator, Enlarging/photography machine operator, Film/color developer, Photograph enlarger, Photograph printer, Photographic film printer, Photographic processor, Photographic-film machine operator, Printing/photography (black and white) machine operator, Printing/photography (color) machine operator Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Photographers 3431

Level Unit group
Code 8132
Source PSOC
Practical summary

What this code covers

Photographic products machine operators operate and monitor equipment which makes photographic film and paper, and which processes exposed photographic film and makes prints. Their tasks include: a) operating and monitoring equipment which makes photographic film and paper; b) operating, monitoring and testing photographic processing and printing equipment, and maintaining operational standards; c) preparing exposed film for different processing batches in dark rooms and dark chambers; d) inspecting images, films, prints and adjusting settings on print-making equipment to produce required color, brightness, contrast, number, size and type of prints; e) adjusting settings and running automatic developing equipment; f) operating equipment to transfer film to video tape or other electronic media; g) performing photographic processing related tasks; h) operating automatic equipment (in retail establishments) to develop color negatives, prints and slides; Examples of occupations classified here: Darkroom technician, Developing/photography machine operator, Enlarging/photography machine operator, Film/color developer, Photograph enlarger, Photograph printer, Photographic film printer, Photographic processor, Photographic-film machine operator, Printing/photography (black and white) machine operator, Printing/photography (color) machine operator Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Photographers 3431

Administrative context

Where this code is used

Use this unit group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Chemical and photographic products plant and machine operators.

Selection note

How to choose it

Use this node when the job title is more specific than the broader Chemical and photographic products plant and machine operators grouping.

Industry links

Industries that employ this occupation

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FAQ

What does PSOC 8132 cover?

Photographic products machine operators operate and monitor equipment which makes photographic film and paper, and which processes exposed photographic film and makes prints. Their tasks include: a) operating and monitoring equipment which makes photographic film and paper; b) operating, monitoring and testing photographic processing and printing equipment, and maintaining operational standards; c) preparing exposed film for different processing batches in dark rooms and dark chambers; d) inspecting images, films, prints and adjusting settings on print-making equipment to produce required color, brightness, contrast, number, size and type of prints; e) adjusting settings and running automatic developing equipment; f) operating equipment to transfer film to video tape or other electronic media; g) performing photographic processing related tasks; h) operating automatic equipment (in retail establishments) to develop color negatives, prints and slides; Examples of occupations classified here: Darkroom technician, Developing/photography machine operator, Enlarging/photography machine operator, Film/color developer, Photograph enlarger, Photograph printer, Photographic film printer, Photographic processor, Photographic-film machine operator, Printing/photography (black and white) machine operator, Printing/photography (color) machine operator Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Photographers 3431

Where is PSOC 8132 used in practice?

Use this unit group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Chemical and photographic products plant and machine operators.

How do I choose PSOC 8132 over nearby options?

Use this node when the job title is more specific than the broader Chemical and photographic products plant and machine operators grouping.