Operate data entry device, such as keyboard or photo composing perforator. Duties may include verifying data and preparing materials for printing.

• Braille Operator
• Braille Typist
• Cryptographic-Machine Operator
• Data Entry Clerk
• Magnetic-Tape-Composer Operator
• Perforator Typist
• Photocomposing-Perforator-Machine Operator
• Photocomposition-Keyboard Operator
• Typesetter-Perforator Operator
• Varitype Operator

• Compare data with source documents, or re-enter data in verification format to detect errors.
• Compile, sort and verify the accuracy of data before it is entered.
• Load machines with required input or output media such as paper, cards, disks, tape or Braille media.
• Locate and correct data entry errors, or report them to supervisors.
• Maintain logs of activities and completed work.
• Read source documents such as canceled checks, sales reports, or bills, and enter data in specific data fields or onto tapes or disks for subsequent entry, using keyboards or scanners.
• Resolve garbled or indecipherable messages, using cryptographic procedures and equipment.
• Select materials needed to complete work assignments.
• Store completed documents in appropriate locations.

• conduct computer diagnostics to determine nature of problems
• enter time sheet information
• examine documents for completeness, accuracy, or conformance to standards
• fill out business or government forms
• load tapes, disks or paper into computers or peripherals
• maintain records, reports, or files
• operate scanner
• perform typing or data entry for extended duration
• process invoices
• process medical records
• route computer output to specified users
• set computer controls or devices in data processing center
• transcribe spoken or written information
• understand computer equipment operating manuals
• use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
• use relational database software
• use spreadsheet software
• use word processing or desktop publishing software
• verify completeness or accuracy of data