OTS PAPER MANUFACTURING PAY RATES

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• Sequence Number: 18
• Publication Date: July 1, 1976
• Content Type: MFR

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MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
SUBJECT: OTS Paper Manufacturing Pay Rates
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1. The background material as to reasons and
suggested approaches for establishment of paper manu-
facturing craft rates is available in OP/PMCD/PSB for
reference.
2. For a number of reasons based on practicality
and non-availability of other appropriate data, it was
decided to establish the papermaking rates within the
current GA pay structure, using an existing trade for
comparability. The Offset Pressman rate was chosen as
the comparability base from the standpoint of roughly
comparable skills in the operation of equipment. Although
the kinds of equipment are different, the products are
different and the papermaking crafts only indirectly re-
late to the press functions, there are enough similarities
in the sense that both include equipment operations with
attendant adjustments and calibrations to control the
product and the effects of the processes, and, the press
functions are the most technical of the GA functions. In
addition, the press functions represent approximately the
mid-range of wage levels in the GA system and this was
determined to be a proper fit of approximate skill/pro-
ficiency relationships for the paper making functions in
the GA structure.
3. Therefore, the papermaking rates have been
benchmarked for pay purposes against the journeyman and
combination rates applicable to Offset Pressman, including
the supervisory rates. With one exception, the titling
is taken from current titling practices which were derived
from the paper industry (i.e., tour boss, machine tender,
etc.). The exception is the Papermaker title which was
developed to cover the application of combined skills at
the master craftsman level similar to the other ranges of
combination rates applied in the GA schedule.
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4. Pay will be adjusted at the times and in the
amounts awarded to Offset Pressman, as adjusted to the
GA schedule, and as published by the Government Printing
Office. Directly related rates to the GA schedule are
as follows:
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a. - GAE-P4-F, G, or H will equate to:
Offset/Letterugssman/Chief, GAA-03-F, G, or H
b. Papermaker - GAE-6925-1, 2, or 3 will equate to:
Offset/Letterpress a , GAA-03-1, 2, or 3
c. Machine Tender - GAE-40-..k-1, 2, 3, 4, or 5, will equate t
Offset Pressman, GAA-02-1, 2, 3, 4, or 5
Back Tender - GAE-02-1, 2, 3,4, or 5, has no GAA
equivalent but based upon paper industry
genet ecident, GAE-02-5 will be 92%
of Other increments of the
AE -------;e will be developed downward
by 3% increments from step 5.
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e. Beater Engineer - GAE-at-1, 2, 3, 4, or 5, has
no GAA equivalent but based upon paper
industry ecident, GAB-01-5 will
be 92%o GAE-03- Other increments of
6?CAE-0 ra e will be developed downward
by 3% increments from step 5.
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Hand - GAE-0e-1, 2, 3, 4, or 5. This level
constitutes the apprentice category. Like
all other GA rates, step 1 is 55% of the
first applicable journeyman rate or in
Back Tender, -1. The remaining foura_Ihj_s_e
case, either either Beate Engineer, GAE-01-_71 or--
pprentices will be 60%, 70%,
80% and 90% of the journeyman Back Tender
or Beater Engineers rate.
5. Since the steps for Back Tender and Beater
Engineer were developed from the maximum level for those
skills, adjustment is required to ensure 3% increments
for each of the proficiency steps. By taking 97% of
step 5 and then re-multiplying the result by 103% there
is a discrepancy of about 1 or 24 per hour in the step
rate. This was adjusted to ensure uniform 3% steps.
d.
f.
Third
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? 6. Progression through these rates will be based
on development of progressively greater skill levels and
aptitude in applying these skills to unique intelligence
requirements. Progressions will also be governed by
availability of positions requiring the higher skills.
Third hand personnel development should be oriented toward
learning the Back Tender or Beater Engineer functions which
could be considered as one of the factors in progression
through the Third Hand proficiency steps. By the same
token, the Back Tender development should be oriented to-
ward learning Machine Tender operations by applying time
to the extent possible. A Back Tender who becomes fully
proficient in Machine Tender functions, and who performs
those duties in excess of 25% of his time on a regular
basis can qualify for the Machine Tender rates.
7. Application of the Papermaker rate is restricted
to those personnel who have full proficiency in and are
performing Machine Tender functions in all the paper
manufacturing and finishing processes in the plant, subject
to proper manpower staffing and available positions.
PAtre ire
8. The Tour-Bos--s position is supervisory and should
include full capability to provide technical direction and
control to all papermaking personnel, processes, and equip-
ment in addition to the administrative functions of super-
vision. Only the formulation and testing functions re-
quiring the knowledge of a Chemist are excluded from the
knowledge required by the Tour Boss to properly perform
the functions of the position.
9. Since operation of the paper mill includes the
services of a Chemist with dontrol, if not supervisory
functions, and the Tour Boss is given full authority to
direct operations for all processes in the mill, need
for a Deputy Chief position rate cannot be justified at
this time. Should it be necessary for another employee
to act for the Tour Boss on infrequent occasion, a Paper-
maker or Chemist/Formulator could properly be detailed
those responsibilities as part of the career development
process, without need to offer additional compensation.
This practice has precedent in the GPO where such details
of senior journeymen are relatively routine, and additional
pay is not justified except for unusually long details or
permanent assignment to a supervisory position.
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10. Position Summary and Rates for OTS/GARB Paper-
making Occupations:
a. BOS-S- 176:w,amaitcor- c
1. Position Summary:
Is responsible with full supervisor
authority for the supervision of all paper-
making personnel, processes, equipment and
supplies including the Watermark Engraver
and Chemist/Formulator but excluding
specifics of chemist related formulation
functions. Must possess all the quali-
fications of the Papermaker. Will inter-
face with host and coordinate joint techni-
cal efforts. Will be responsible on-site
authority for accepting or rejecting all
manufactured papers. Receives supervision
and direction from Chief, OTS/GARB Materials
Section.
2. Position Rates:
Equal to GA Schedule Offset/Letter-
pressman/Chief, GAA-03-F, G, or H.
Per Hour Per Annum GS Equiv.
CAE-04-F
$13.32
$27,706
13-6
GAE-04-G
13.66
28,412
13-8/9
GAE-04-H
14.01
29,141
13-9/10
b. PAPERMAKER
1. Position Summary:
This is a combination craft rate with
minimum requirements for the journeyman
position to include full senior level
Machine Tender proficiency in all three
different wet end machine processes, i.e.,
Fourdrinier, Cylinder or Roto Former; and
maintenance of proficiency to operate any
one of qualifying processes as required.
Must possess ability to produce watermarked
and specialty papers including multiple-ply
commodoties, tissue or board stock. Re-
ceives technical input from Chemist/Form-
ulator and coordinates addatives or stock
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changes with Chemist/Formulator. This
is a work leader position when machine
is in actual operation, machine crew
takes direction from Papermaker. Also
in absence of Tour Boss, Papermaker may
be directed to act in his behalf.
2. Position Rates:
Pay rates are equal to those paid
GA combination Offset/Letterpressmen,
GAA-03-1, 2, or 3.
Per Hour Per Annum GS Equiv.
GAE-04-1 $11.48 $23,878 12-7/8
GAB-04-2
GAE-04-3
c. MACHINE TENDER
1. Position Summary
11.82
12.17
24,586 12-9
25,314 12-10(13-4/5
Must be able to perform as machine crew
leader and operate wet end of machine in at
least one of the three paper manufacturing
processes, i.e., Fourdrinier, Cylinder, or
Roto Former. Has overall responsibility
from wet end thru dry end of machine operation
and crew when in an operational mode. Performs
as crew leader in paper finishing functions
such as coating calendering, trimming,
sheeting, etc., and in machine rigging or
changing machine clothing. Must be fully
knowledgeable and proficient in Back Tenders
duties and have ability to perform as group
leader in producing paper by the hand-sheet
method. Senior Machine Tender should be fully
proficient in control of watermark formation,
continuous dyeing and instrumentation for ,
monitoring basis weight and caliper. Receives
supervision from Tour Boss or Papermaker as
applicable.
2. Position Rates:
These rates are based on the GA schedule
journeyman Offset rates, GAA-02 category.
Per Hour Per Annum GS-Equiv.
GAE-03-1 $ 9.71 $20,197 12-2/3
GAE-03-2 10.00 20,800 12-3/4
GAE-03-3 10.30 21,424 12-4/5
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GAE-03-4
CAE- 03- 5
Per Hour Per Annum
$10.61 $22,068
10.93 22,734
GS-Equiv.
12-5/6
12-6/7
NOTE:
The Machine Tender rates can be expanded to
include a GA supervisory differential for a
Tour Boss who does not qualify as a Paper-
maker GAE-04.
d. BACK TENDER
1. Position Summary:
Responsible for dry end of machine oper-
ations including temperature control in drying
application of coating or dyeing; calendering,
and inspection, and for assisting Machine
Tender as directed. Will assist Machine
Tender in off-machine functions such as
coating, super-calendering, trimming, sheeting
cutting and packaging. Will also perform as
back up to Beaterman when directed by Tour
Boss or Paper Chemist/Formulator ih stock
preparation and testing and in maintenance of
raw stock inventories, chemical supplies and
equipment. Will assist as directed in hand-
sheet manufacturing and finishing. Assists
in clean-up operations as necessary. Back
Tender will have served an apprenticeship as
Third Hand. Should be career oriented to
Machine Tenders position. May qualify for
Machine Tender journeyman rate if employed
in this capacity at least 25% of the time.
2. Position Rates:
No GA Schedule equivalent. The fifth
Proficiency step is computed on the basis of
92% of the base rate for journeyman Machin
p
Tender GAE-03-1. The other proficiency steps
for this position are constructed downward at
3% increments.
Per Hour Per Annum GS-Equiv.
GAE-02-1
$7.93
$16,494
11-1/2
GAE-02-2
8.17
16,994
11-2/3
GAE-02-3
8.42
17,514
11-3/4
GAE-02-4
8.67
18,034
11-4/5
GAE-02-5
8.93
18,574
11-5/6
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e. BEATER ENGINEER
1. Position Summary:
Responsible to Chemist/Formulator
in beater operations, including stock
preparation, testing and transfer. Also
responsible for maintenance of raw stock
and chemical inventories and equipment.
Beater Engineer will serve as back-up to
Back Tender in the latter's absence and
will provide general assistance to Back
Tender or Machine Tender when machine is
in operating mode as directed. Beater
Engineer will have served apprenticeship
as Third Hand.
2. Position Rates:
(above).
Same as GAE-02
GAE-01-1
$7.93
$16,494
11-1/2
GAE-01-2
8.17
16,994
11-2/3
GAE-01-3
8.42
17,514
11-3/4
GAE-01-4
8.67
18,034
11-4/5
GAE-01-5
8.93
18,575
11-5/6
f. THIRD HAND
1. Position Summary:
Serves as general assistant to Machine
Tender, Back Tender, Beater Engineer, or
Chemist/Formulator as directed by Tour
Boss in any machine or off-machine functions.
This positionalso constitutes the apprentice
category for training in general papermaking
operations and possible progression to
Back Tender or Beater Engineer. Initial
appointments will generally be made at the
lowest prevailing rate for those incumbents
possessing no related skills or experience.
Appointments may be made at higher levels
within this category based on evaluation
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of related skills, training or ex-
perience. While normal progression
through this category requires four
years of training and experience, existing
graphic arts trade practices provide for
modest accelleration based upon exceptional
performance and application of knowledge
by incumbents.
2. Position Rates:
GAE-00-1
$4.36
$9,069
4-5
GAE-00-2
4.76
9,900
6-1
GAE-00-3
5.55
11,544
7-2
GAE-00-4
6.34
13,187
8-3
GAB-00-S
7.14
14,851
9-4
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