Print Ops Tech II

• Vienna
• On-site
• Hourly salary: $30

Job Description

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Working Conditions:
Employee will be operating in a warehouse environment with exposure to loud machinery. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Basic Purpose:
To reproduce high volume priority copies on a deadline basis for Navy Federal Business Units and entire Navy Federal staff. To maintain print production equipment in working order. Operate digital press equipment. Perform various bindery functions and operate specialized bindery equipment. Performs under supervision.

Responsibilities:

Produce and deliver high volume scheduled and on demand print projects
Receive print production work orders analyzing size complexity and finishing requirements prioritizing to ensure orders are completed in a time efficient manner and deadlines are met
Consult with leadership daily on production schedules and make necessary adjustments to ensure project deadlines are met
Electronically access and run print ready files utilizing most appropriate materials and processing equipment for production
Provide print layout support by utilizing applicable print imposition technology programs to arrange print layouts that best optimize print production efficiencies and resources; utilize established processes to determine and operate appropriate equipment to produce digital or hard proofs for client approval prior to final production
Ensure quality standards are met during all stages of work in process ensuring accuracy production schedules and cost efficiencies are met; escalate issues as needed
Identify errors and problems and take appropriate corrective action; escalate recurring workflow or operational issues to management
Validate packaging of finished projects for shipping inspecting packaging and ensuring the completion and accuracy of all supporting documentation
Develop and maintain a working knowledge of applicable printing and bindery services through conferences seminars and continued education
Maintain Print Operations printer/bindery equipment and supplies; perform scheduled daily weekly and monthly routine maintenance
Provide and maintain a clean efficient and safe working environment at all times
Diagnose and trouble shoot equipment problems; complete minor repairs if appropriate consult with leadership when equipment service calls are needed
Complete weekly inventories using word processing spreadsheet software and consult with leadership to ensure essential materials and supplies are readily available for print production and equipment maintenance
Log and report meter readings daily when assigned
Serve as mentor/trainer and provide guidance and assistance to team members; Serve as technical resource to team to ensure the proper processing and set-up of bindery assignments
Operate material handling equipment and other non-bindery equipment needed for supporting tasks within Print Operations
Monitor recurring workflow or operational issues and escalate to management
Responsible for powering down equipment daily and ensure all tools are put away at the end of each work shift
Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

Experience operating and maintaining various bindery equipment
Working knowledge of printing related bindery functions
Ability to interpret printing specifications and implement verbal directions
Effective interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
Effective organizational planning and time management skills
Ability to work independently handle multiple tasks and set priorities
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Effective skill exercising initiative and using good judgment to make sound decisions
Effective skill interpreting and applying oral and written instructions
Ability to measure up proof sheets to verify trim and fold margins
Effective skill with Adobe Acrobat Microsoft Suite and associated programs
Ability to merge color copies or tabs into text copies using special equipment functions

Desired Qualifications and Education Requirements:

High school education or equivalent
Exposure to operating troubleshooting and maintaining a digital printer-copier press large format printer laminator and various bindery and finishing equipment
Familiarity with various grades and weights of paper vinyl and other print materials
Ability to interpret and understand client printing specifications requirements and expectations
Software skills including Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign Adobe Acrobat Pro

Bank Secrecy Section (BSA):
Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1