Substitute - Printshop Operator Helper

Hourly wage: $22.42

About the role

This position provides assistance to the printshop staff with digital equipment copying and general printshop operations.

Responsibilities

• Loads paper and unloads finished work from copiers.
• Prints materials as directed on print work orders.
• Operates Digital High Speed Copier Equipment and uses a PC computer to process jobs.
• Monitors equipment during operation; clears paper jams.
• Monitors and maintains copy quality of printed documents.
• Shelves paper stock and supplies; keeps paper and supplies organized and tidy.
• Orders copier supplies as needed.
• Calls or emails service repair technicians to request service.
• Operates a variety of printshop equipment, such as staplers, padders, folders, stitcher, paper drill, binders, and power cutter.
• Assembles material and performs "hand operations" including trimming and punching.
• Wraps or packages finished jobs to be sent to end users.
• Logs and tracks repairs and technician timelines.
• Works with copier repair techs to solve copier issues.
• Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

Reporting relationships

Reports to the Printshop Manager.

Mental demands

• Experiences frequent interruptions.
• Required to meet externally imposed and inflexible deadlines.
• Requires concentration and attention to detail.

Physical demands

• Frequent lifting and carrying of heavy paper weighing in excess of fifty (50) pounds; requires strong physical condition.
• Operating equipment with moving parts requires safety awareness.
• Equipment operation requires dexterity and precision.
• Exposed to high noise levels.
• Required to visually concentrate on detail.
• Required to stand for prolonged periods.
• Required to take safety precautions when handling printing and binding chemicals to avoid contact and exposure to fumes.
• Passage of a pre-employment physical and testing is required (the District assumes the cost).

Requirements

• Experience operating large commercial copiers.
• Fingerprinting and background check to determine no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury, or neglect of a minor.
• Must complete training in and adhere to district infection control plan.
• Passage of pre-employment physical and testing (the District assumes the cost).

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively and to follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of paper stock and other printing supplies.
• Ability to identify and sort various paper types.
• Ability to order supplies.
• Skill in accurate record keeping.
• Skill in problem resolution.
• Skill in performing accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to identify and solve printing problems.
• Knowledge of printing procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of safety and security procedures and practices.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Skill in time management.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to schedule and coordinate work and set priorities.
• Effective customer relations skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of others.