A professional who operates machine to print addresses, code numbers, and similar information on items, such as envelopes, accounting forms, packages, and advertising literature. Responsibilities include:

• Positions plates, stencils, or tapes in machine magazine and places articles to be addressed into loading rack.
• Starts machine that automatically feeds plates, stencils, or tapes through mechanism.
• Adjusts flow of ink and guides to fit size of paper and sets stops and selectors so that only certain plates will be printed, using wrench and pliers.
• Maintains plate file and operates embossing machine or typewriter to make corrections, additions, and changes on plates.
• May type statistical lists of plate files and correspondence concerning addressing jobs.