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Subject: Are Linotype Operators still needed?

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David Evans

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Date Posted: 00:53:33 01/31/02 Thu
In reply to: Edwin Langford 's message, "ARE THERE ANY JOBS FOR LINOTYPE OPERATORSE" on 16:07:51 10/18/01 Thu

Yes, Linotype operators are still needed! The main area of Linotype activity these days lies more in the area of personalised items, especially pens, pencils, initials on diaries, etc., although I do know of a place near Manchester (England) that has a couple of Linotypes for the setting of raffle tickets, which are then printed letterpress. Next time you buy a raffle ticket, if it's printed letterpress, give the printer a ring - you never know your luck! Otherwise, keep an eye open for companies (they often produce catalogues) who offer personalised Christmas cards, wedding stationery and the like. Kids' catalogues often have personalised pens and pencils. Most of this type of product is short run, and the best method of origination is from Linotype slugs. Museums, and sometimes newspapers, give demonstrations of "how it used to be done" and may be worth contacting. You may also need a good mechanical knowledge of the machine. For instance, can you clear a "splash", or a distributor stoppage? Have you ever removed the mould wheel and/or the ejector box or blades? Operators need to be their own mechanics these days. The work may be very thin on the ground, you may have to travel long distances, and what you set may not be the run-on text or adverts/classifieds that characterised newspaper or book production, but Linotype operators are still at work out there. I've been at it 28 years (I'm still only 44 years old), and my cams continue to rotate! Good luck!

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