Offset Machine Operator I (40 hrs/wk, 260 days)

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, is responsible for making ready, operating, and maintaining offset printing, dry printing, plate-making and photography equipment for a variety of reproduction activities. Incumbent performs other related duties and required.

EXEMPLARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates offset-duplicating machines to reproduce single or multi-color copies of charts, graphs, forms, photographs, printed and similar materials according to oral instructions or layout and stock specifications on job order.
• Receives and examines job orders to determine press operating time, quantity to be printed, and stock specifications.
• Makes ready assigned work area and offset printing equipment by such activities as restocking paper supplies, refilling inks, chemicals, and liquids, making appropriate control adjustments, and so forth.
• Operates copy camera to prepare negatives for offset plates.
• Runs sample sheet to determine printing defects and corrects defects and/or blocks out undesirable portions.
• Operates press to print production run.
• Maintains and cleans plates and cylinders at end of run.
• Performs minor repairs and adjustments on the presses and machinery using handtools.
• May operate auxiliary equipment, such as collator, addressing, folding, stapling, paper punching, cutting and perforating machines.
• Answers telephones and greets walk-in customers.
• Takes and verifies job orders, making not of special instructions and/or unusual specifications.
• Maintains accurate job order, work status and completion records.
• May prepare cost quotations.
• Inputs data, looks up orders and logs out orders on the computer.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

• Education/Experience: Any combination equivalent to education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and experience would be:
• - Equivalent to a high school diploma;
• - Six (6) months to one (1) year of experience comparable to an Offset Machine Operator Trainee.
• Knowledge of: Reading, writing, basic math, and verbal communications; offset printing, dry-printing, plate-making and copy photography equipment operations and care; safe work practices; equipment problem solving.
• Skill at: Operating and adjusting reproduction equipment so as to secure neat, clear, and even impressions, making minor repairs to reproduction equipment; operating auxiliary equipment such as collators, folders, cutters, etc.; following oral and written instructions; working effectively within deadlines; lifting and carrying large and heavy objects; working efficiently in an environment consisting of frequent interruptions, dust, fumes, and noise; dealing appropriately with confidential material; working cooperatively with others.

Benefit Packages

• Benefit packages are available for all employees, eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work 27.5 hours per week or more receive full benefits of the District which include but are not limited to; No waiting period on Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance. Employees may select an insurance plan wherein WCSD contributes 100% of insurance premiums.
• Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation Pay
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• Contribution options will be explained in detail during the New Employee Orientation.
• Salary Increases
• Longevity Bonuses
• Guidance Resources
• And More - Visit our Benefits page for more information.

Additional Job Information

• New employees hired by Washoe County School District are normally placed on the entry step of the grade of the position.
• The Washoe County School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environment for all students, staff, and visitors. The District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.