"Press Operator"

Job Details

Class Description

The purpose of this class is to produce quality printed and duplicated products.

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma/GED and two year's of experience working in a commercial print shop, with printing press equipment, digital copiers and/or binding equipment. Must have a valid Maryland driver’s license with moving violation points less than five (5).

Class Specific Essential Duties

1. Operate print presses.
2. Provide customer service relating to jobs.
3. Complete jobs according to specifications.
4. Maintain equipment and supplies.
5. Assist with shipping and receiving.

Position Specific Essential Duties

1. Operate pre-press equipment, printing presses for production of up to 4-color process work, digital copiers and bindery equipment.
2. Provide quality control, from intake to finishing, for all jobs.
3. Oversee the daily assignments of part-time, temp-hourly, work study, or student aide employees.
4. Provide customer service including answer phones and emails, log incoming jobs, record relevant job information, and oversee shipping/delivery details.
5. Be cognizant of the inventory of all raw materials, such as papers and inks and notify Printing Services Manager when ordering is needed.
6. Receive the delivery of goods, and maintain inventories in orderly fashion.
7. Maintain skill level to perform basic maintenance procedures on printing and bindery equipment.
8. Operate high speed duplicator(s), off-line finishing and related duplicating equipment, as necessary.