Computer Job Profile & Description
A computer operator controls and monitors a computer and peripheral data processing devices to process scientific, business, engineering and other data types. The operator enters commands at a computer terminal, sets controls on the computer and peripheral devices then monitors and responds to operating and error messages.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Clear office equipment at the end of operations and review schedule to facilitate next assignment.
- Record computer information such as problems that occurred, operating time and actions.
- Load peripheral equipment in use with selected materials for operation and oversee operations
- Determine the tools and equipment required to do a job and making necessary requisitions
- Enter commands into a computer terminal and activate controls on peripheral equipment and computers to operate the equipment
- Monitor the system continuously for equipment failure or errors in performance.
- Type commands and transfer encoded data into the computer storage
Skills and specifications
- Understanding written words, short hand codes and sentences in work related documents
- Monitoring and assessing personal performance and other individuals or organizations to take corrective action or make improvements.
Abilities
- Ability to sort items or actions in a defined order or pattern depending on a defined set of rules for instance letters, patterns of numbers, pictures, words, mathematical operations,etc.
Education and Qualifications
- Minimum college or university diploma in IT, Computer Science or related field
- Knowledge of processors, circuit boards, chips, computer hardware and software, including programming and applications.
- Knowledge in clerical and administrative procedures
- Certification in MS Office packages (PowerPoint, Word, Access and Excel)
- Proficiency in English or required language
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