Digital Printing Operator

This is a full-time university staff position in Printing Services with a tentative start date of September 8, 2026. The role requires a six-month probationary period and reports to the Manager of University Printing Services.

Responsibilities

• Operation and maintenance of high-volume digital copiers (50%)
  • Operate color and monochrome digital copiers and front-end software to scan, revise, resize, screen photos, and add page numbering in print production.
  • Impose and program jobs to meet customer specifications for paper weight, color, pagination, quantity, and finishing needs.
  • Review and adjust web print orders to ensure pricing accuracy before printing.
  • Enter orders into the Printing web order entry system when other staff are unavailable.
  • Evaluate and prepare workflows based on deadlines, time, and quantity, assigning jobs to appropriate equipment.
  • Coordinate web orders to interpret and ensure accurate printing of attached files and pricing.
  • Prepare and run queued jobs on high-speed digital copiers, verifying order accuracy.
  • Scan photos to sharpen images, apply halftone screens, crop, resize, and insert into documents.
  • Coordinate scheduling of periodic maintenance and immediate repairs for high-volume copiers to ensure uninterrupted workflow.
  • Assist with purchasing replacement supplies for high-speed digital copiers.
  • Maintain security and confidentiality of faculty materials handled by University Printing Services.
  • Operate and maintain other digital duplicating equipment.
  • Monitor use of the university seal and word mark in compliance with the University Standards Manual.
  • Ensure all print production pieces meet current mailing regulations.
• Management and operation of Large Format Printer (15%)
  • Provide oversight and independent decision-making for the operation of the Large Format (LF) Printer.
  • Assist with the operation of the LF Printer.
  • Determine scheduling of orders to meet customer deadlines.
  • Contact vendors for issues and schedule repairs to align with department needs.
  • Meet with customers to identify new production materials that satisfy their needs and increase Printing Services sales.
  • Assist with purchasing supplies and production materials for the LF printer.
• Operation and maintenance of bindery equipment (15%)
  • Operate all types of bindery equipment.
  • Complete bindery tasks required for print orders.
  • Assist in training and evaluating student employees in the bindery area.
  • Assist with scheduling maintenance and repairs of bindery equipment.
• Purchase paper and supplies (10%)
  • Assist with determining and maintaining inventory levels for paper and other production supplies.
  • Order supplies from vendors following University Purchasing policy and procedures.
  • Verify shipments, process packing slips, and stock paper and supplies.
• Miscellaneous duties (5%)
  • Serve as a technical resource for clients.
  • Act as a backup for the Sustainable Printing Program.
  • Assist with on-campus deliveries in the absence of student workers.
  • Assist with completing customer order forms when necessary.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of high-volume digital production printing and bindery equipment.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to interpret written instructions.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a full-service print shop.
• Experience working with student workers.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting and enhancing diversity and cultural and global awareness.

Skills

• Operating networked high-volume digital copier/printers.
• Production setup and job sequencing.
• Electronic cut-and-paste and file manipulation.
• Wide format printers.
• Working with a variety of file formats.
• Operation of bindery equipment.
• Strong organizational and electronic file management skills.
• Effective customer service and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform detailed work with a high level of accuracy.

About the Department

The Printing Services unit is part of University Centers and consists of 5 staff members and 10 student workers.

Pay

The expected hourly hiring salary will be based on qualifications and experience.