Bindery Equipment Operator II

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Bindery Equipment Operator II to join their Document Solutions team. This role involves setting up and operating bindery equipment, while also maintaining a flow of information with supervisors. The ideal candidate will possess three years of relevant experience and a high school diploma/GED. A comprehensive benefits package includes competitive health benefits and generous paid leave.

Benefits

Competitive health benefits

Generous paid vacation and sick time

Flexible spending account options

Robust free training access

Employee discount programs

Qualifications

• Three years of work experience required.
• Familiarity with different types of bindery equipment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain digital bindery equipment.
• Ensure timely job output and maintain communication with supervisory staff.
• Assist other bindery employees as needed.

Skills

Adaptability

Independence

Cooperation

Education

High School or GED

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Job Posting Title:

Bindery Equipment Operator II

Hiring Department:

Document Solutions

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details:

General Notes

Document Solutions provides a variety of high quality and affordable printing services in offset, full color digital and wide format, mail services, and copy services. For more information on Document Solutions, please visit: https://documentsolutions.utexas.edu/

Your Skills Will Make a Difference.

You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of University Business Services (UBS) staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
  
  
  

For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards .

Purpose

This position is a key member of the bindery team responsible for all finishing activities (cutting, folding, perfing, padding, collating, counting, saddle-binding, etc.) required on the department's printing orders.

Responsibilities

• The primary responsibility of this position is the proper setup, operation, and maintenance of digital bindery equipment including booklet maker, creaser, punch units, collator, laminator, cutter, etc., and handwork.
• Performs most job functions independently and without close supervision, following written specifications from individual job tickets regarding binding methods, packaging requirements, and delivery instructions.
• The employee seeks supervisory input when instructions are unclear or incomplete and when unusual situations arise. Supervisory guidance received is usually in the form of priority changes or requests to fill in on other equipment operations.
• Maintain a regular flow of information concerning daily activities and division status to the Assistant Director.
• Ensure that contact with all department and University personnel, customers, and external vendors, is consistently courteous and respectful.
• Assist other employees assigned to bindery and the production areas as needed to ensure correct and timely job output.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

High School or GED. Three years of work experience. Familiarity with the different types of bindery equipment. Ability to adapt to change and maintain flexibility. Demonstrated ability to receive direction, cooperate with supervisors, co-workers and work independently.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Over three years of direct work experience in a university setting.

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three-year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Salary Range

$41,080 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Uniforms or PPE
• May work in all weather conditions
• May work in extreme temperatures
• Standard office environment
• May work around chemicals
• Use of manual dexterity
• Lifting and moving
• Work requires incumbent to be mobile and, in a standing, /walking position with ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly
  
  
  

Work Shift

• 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM
• May be required to work overtime, including weekends during peak periods.
  
  
  

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest
  
  
  

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Higher Education

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