Motion Picture Projectionists

01

Monitor operations to ensure that standards for sound and image projection quality are met.

02

Start projectors and open shutters to project images onto screens.

03

Open and close facilities according to rules and schedules.

04

Operate equipment to show films in a number of theaters simultaneously.

05

Perform regular maintenance tasks, such as rotating or replacing xenon bulbs, cleaning projectors and lenses, lubricating machinery, and keeping electrical contacts clean and tight.

06

Set up and adjust picture projectors and screens to achieve proper size, illumination, and focus of images, and proper volume and tone of sound.

07

Inspect projection equipment prior to operation to ensure proper working order.

08

Perform minor repairs, such as replacing worn sprockets, or notify maintenance personnel of the need for major repairs.

09

Inspect movie films to ensure that they are complete and in good condition.

10

Project motion pictures onto back screens for inclusion in scenes within film or stage productions.