"Print Equipment Operator 2 (Digital)"

Job Description

Print Equipment Operator 2 (Digital)

SUNY Brockport

Salary: $42,641.00 Annually

Location: SUNY Brockport

Job Type: Classified Full-Time

Job Number: 2500183

Division: Administration and Finance

Department: Printing Services

Opening Date: 09/08/2025

Closing: 9/23/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Founded in 1835, State University of New York (SUNY) Brockport is an exceptional regional comprehensive public university that offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts, business, education, health, humanities, social sciences, and STEM. The University's curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and emphasizes experiential learning.

Located only a few miles from Lake Ontario in a quaint "Village on the Erie Canal," SUNY Brockport is conveniently situated between the cities of Rochester and Buffalo - the fourth and second largest cities in New York State. Inspiring excellence through growth, engagement, and transformation is our mission. Join the inclusive community of dedicated faculty, staff, and students who together are Building a Better Brockport!

SUNY Brockport has a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. We welcome individuality and encourage you to utilize your unique talents and bring your skills as we collaboratively strive to build meaningful lives and vibrant communities.

SUMMARY

The Print Equipment Operator 2 (Digital) for Print and Mail Services performs the digital and light manufacturing work needed for the production of documents, stationary and commercial print products. Such work may consist of, but is not limited to working with user-submitted print files through various digitally-based pre-press processes to make suitable for print, the setup and operation of digital printing presses (both cutsheet and large format), programmable guillotine paper cutters, flatbed cutters, folders, slitter/cutter/creaser machines, drills and booklet making equipment.

This is a hands on production floor position manufacturing print media materials in a light manufacturing work environment.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions:

• Operates production color digital presses like those manufactured by industry leaders such as Ricoh, Xerox and Canon
• Operates production large format flatbed UV and latex roll-to-roll printers like those manufactured by industry leaders such as Ricoh, Mimaki and Canon
• Works with Adobe Acrobat Pro and print job management systems such as Fiery Command Workstation and Onyx
• Operates digital production bindery machines like those manufactured by industry leaders such as Duplo, Morgana, Colex and Baum
• Receives, reviews, and sets up print jobs for production from online storefront production queue

Non-Essential Functions:

• Works with CMYK+ color space; evaluates and adjusts production color via a software interface
• Works with fine printing paper grades and specifications
• Answers questions from and provides information to various parties regarding department activities, workflow and procedures. Refers inquires to supervisors as necessary
• Operates various communication systems such as telephones and computers; and keep records of such communications
• Performs routine processing activities; checks print projects for completeness and accuracy.
• Packages completed jobs and prepares them for campus delivery
• Assists with local campus graphics installations as needed - wall, window, and floor graphics both indoors and outdoors
• Receives, unloads, unpacks, sorts, stores, counts, and distributes goods received by the office following established procedure

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:

Open Competitive: one year of printing equipment operating experience.

Promotion: one year of permanent competitive service as a Print Equipment Operator 1 (Digital).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sound mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills both with hardware and software in a print production environment
• Knowledge of and/or experience in the pre-press processes and software involved in setting up digital artwork files for successful printing
• Experience in light manufacturing environment in the digital printing or graphic arts industry, operating relevant equipment and completing professional print work
• Knowledge of and/or experience in the production and installation of large format digital wall and vehicle graphics
• Good communication skills are required to effectively interact with vendor service support technicians, campus customers and department manager to ensure good quality printing
• A high level of organization and skill in multi-tasking is required to ensure print jobs are done at highest possible quality, by deadline or earlier
• High school graduation or equivalent

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work Schedule: 37.5 hours/week: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm

Benefits: Benefits eligible. Find out more about benefits at Careers@Brockport.

Application Instructions: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Respond to the canvass letter (if applicable). Submit your application, cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references via our Employment Opportunities website by September 23, 2025.

Background Investigation Statement: All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Pre-employment drug test and DOT physical may be required for positions requiring a valid Class A or B CDL driver's license with passenger endorsement.

Non-Discrimination Statement/Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: SUNY Brockport does not discriminate. SUNY Brockport is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

Diversity Statement: SUNY Brockport is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable environment that welcomes, values, and supports individuals and communities who affirm human dignity. The University provides opportunities for engagement, learning, growth, and transformation to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution.

Reasonable Accommodations: SUNY Brockport provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources or email your request to Tamara Gouger, AVP for Human Resources and ADA Coordinator, at tgouger@brockport.edu. Determinations or requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.