Purpose of the Role

To perform accurate typesetting, document formatting, correction implementation, file preparation, and production support activities in accordance with customer specifications, departmental procedures, and quality standards, ensuring timely delivery of error-free outputs for subsequent production processes.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

1. Typesetting and Document Composition

- Receive manuscripts, project instructions, templates, and customer specifications from authorized sources.
- Perform typing, keyboarding, composition, and page layout activities using approved software applications.
- Format documents in accordance with customer requirements, style guides, and production specifications.
- Ensure proper formatting of:
- Text and paragraphs
- Tables and tabulations
- Figures and illustrations
- Mathematical equations
- Headers, footers, and page numbering
- References and indexes
- Maintain consistency in fonts, styles, spacing, alignment, and page layouts throughout the document.

2. Proof Correction Implementation

- Review correction markings received from Proofreaders, SMEs, and Department Heads.
- Accurately implement all approved corrections within stipulated timelines.
- Ensure no correction instructions are omitted during revision cycles.
- Process multiple proof stages including first proof, revised proofs, and final proof versions.
- Verify correction completion before releasing revised proofs for further review.

3. Quality Verification and Self-Checking

- Conduct self-quality checks before forwarding documents for proofreading or approval.
- Verify document completeness, formatting consistency, and correction implementation accuracy.
- Minimize rework by ensuring adherence to quality standards during initial composition.
- Identify and report inconsistencies, missing information, or technical issues affecting document quality.

4.



Final File Preparation and Release

- Prepare final production-ready files after completion of all proofreading and correction stages.
- Ensure all approved corrections are incorporated prior to final release.
- Generate required proof copies and output files for customer approval and production processes.
- Verify file integrity, naming conventions, and version control requirements.
- Release files only after ensuring compliance with departmental quality requirements.

5. Version Control and Documentation

- Maintain proper version control throughout all proofreading and correction cycles.
- Ensure correct storage and retrieval of job files, proofs, and supporting documents.
- Follow established document management and file naming procedures.
- Update job status information and maintain production records as required.

6. Workflow and Production Support

- Support smooth execution of departmental workflows by completing assigned tasks within agreed turnaround times.
- Assist in balancing workload during peak production periods.
- Coordinate with other Operators, Proofreaders, SMEs, and Department Heads to ensure timely completion of jobs.
- Support special projects, urgent customer requirements, and departmental initiatives as assigned.

7. Coordination and Communication

- Work closely with Proofreaders and SMEs to resolve queries relating to corrections and document content.
- Escalate technical issues, resource constraints, and quality concerns to the Department Head.
- Maintain effective communication with team members regarding job status and completion timelines.

8. Compliance and Continuous Improvement

- Adhere to departmental SOPs, quality procedures, and customer requirements.
- Ensure confidentiality of customer information and project data.
- Participate in training programs and skill enhancement initiatives.
- Contribute ideas for improving productivity, accuracy, and process efficiency.

📌 Typesetting Operator (Chennai)
🏢 Mobius Print Chennai
📍 Chennai