Color Digital Press Operator / Internal Only
State of Washington
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Job summary
Department of Enterprise Services (DES) in Olympia, WA is seeking a Printing Production Operator to produce time-sensitive documents for state agencies. The role involves operating color and black-and-white production printers, setting up print jobs, and performing routine maintenance.
It requires forklift and related certifications within six months and supports a swing shift schedule. You will manage cost recovery, ensure customer satisfaction, and handle pre/post processing devices, with
Qualifications
- Three (3) years of experience operating high-speed production equipment.
- One (1) year experience operating continuous-feed digital printing equipment, unwinders, folders, slit/mergers and cutter/trimmer/stacker system.
- Must obtain forklift, electric pallet jack, and clamp truck certification within six months.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate Color Digital and B/W printing equipment for time-sensitive documents.
- Receive, modify, set up, configure print files and produce high quality output.
- Perform routine maintenance and replace consumables.
- Maintain pre and post processing devices and related equipment.
- Interpret job tickets and ensure specifications are met.
- Follow safety guidelines for printing equipment.
Skills
Tools
Job description
Description--This posting is open for internal Department of Enterprise Services employees only--
Description--This posting is open for internal Department of Enterprise Services employees only--
This is a swing shift position 4:00 pm – 12:30 am, Monday-Friday,
Occasional travel to attend meetings with customers.
The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) provides centralized business services to state government agencies; to other public entities such as cities, counties and tribes; and to Washington residents. DES’ mission is to strengthen the business of government for a sustainable and just future. Learn more about DES.
You will be responsible for producing printed materials for various state agencies that sends time-sensitive and confidential documents and correspondence such as warrants, checks, medical claims/benefits, business licenses, and other important documents to clients. The production of these documents is guided by the State Legislature and Federal laws. You will oversee maintaining the program’s cost-recovery model, customer satisfaction, and the essential service it provides to Washington State citizens. You will perform production printing utilizing both Digital Color and B/W roll-fed printers, as well as performing preventative maintenance on these devices using pre-determined methods to support the agency’s Digital Print Production environment. The incumbent is expected to apply recording, diagnosing, and troubleshooting skills to low and medium risks problems that arise in the delivery of services to customers.
- Set up and operate Color Digital and B/W printing equipment as well as Pre and Post processing devices to print critical and time-sensitive documents and materials for customers.
- Receive, modify, set up, configure print files and produce high quality output using the high-speed digital color and b/w presses.
- Perform routine maintenance such as running printer diagnostics and tests, setting up/configuring for different types of documents, adding toner and ink, and replacing consumables and parts.
- Maintain pre and post processing devices such as unwinder, dynamic perforator, slit/merger, cutter, booklet maker, and stacker as well as extraction vacuum for paper trims.
- Interpreting job tickets, ensuring job specifications are met.
- Include image enhancement, adding union and/or recycle bugs, screening, pagination, image merge and deletion.
- Follow all safety requirements and guidelines in the operation of Color and B/W roll fed digital printing equipment.
- Locating paper stock and other printing supplies in the preparation of jobs.
- Loading paper as needed for jobs.
- Operate and maintain the clamp truck, pallet jack, and forklift to move materials.
- Prepare printed jobs for pickup and distribution.
- Replace recycle bins when full.
- Load recycle bins into truck using forklift
- Make and re-stock boxes
Three (3) years of experience operating high-speed production equipment
One (1) year experience operating continuous-feed digital printing equipment, unwinders, folders, slit/mergers and cutter/trimmer/stacker system
Experience may be gained concurrently.Must obtain and maintain certification for forklift, electric pallet jack, and clamp truck within the first six months of hire. (Training and certification provided on-site.)
- Familiarity in production printing environment using queue management system/tools/applications such as Solimar/SPDE and PrismaPro
- Knowledge in the use of Management Information Systems such as Monarch
- Knowledge in the use of mainframe terminals
- Experience in QWS3270, TSO, EOM, and CA7
- Knowledge of MS Office suites of products
State Of Washington Employees Contribute To Ensuring Services, Programs, Workplaces, And Interactions Are Responsive, Respectful, Accessible, And Effective To The People And Communities We Serve. Employees Are Expected To
- Take action to learn and Grow: Demonstrate a willingness to learn from new experiences, seek feedback, consider different perspectives, and continuously improve knowledge, skills, communication, and approaches to work.
- Take action to meet the needs of others: Seek to understand the needs and experiences of customers, coworkers, and communities. Identify barriers to access and participation and address them before they become obstacles for the people we serve, providing support that is respectful, timely, and effective.
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This position is included in a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
We are committed to providing equitable access to employment opportunities. If a criminal background check is required for employment at an agency, it will occur only after a conditional offer of employment has been made and accepted.
Applicants are not required to disclose criminal history during the hiring process prior to a conditional offer. Criminal history will not automatically exclude an applicant from consideration and will be reviewed on an individual basis consistent with applicable law and the requirements of the position.
Learn more about the Washington Fair Chance Act: Washington Fair Chance act guide
Washington state celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, families with children (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as an individual with the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.
You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.
For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Angie Anderson atjobs@des.wa.gov.
Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388 or access the Washington Relay Service.
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave, and paid holiday.
As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 01-07-2026
Are you currently employed by the Department of Enterprise Services?
- Yes
- No
Select how you meet the required qualifications for this position (may select more than one answer):
- At least 3 years of experience operating high-speed production equipment.
- At least 1 year experience operating continuous-feed digital printing equipment, unwinders, folders, slit/mergers and cutter/trimmer/stacker system.
- None of these apply
From the question above, state what job(s) this experience will clearly be found. If this does not apply to you, indicate "n/a" in this space.
Select ALL The Qualifications You Have Knowledge/experience
- Production printing environment using queue management system/tools/applications such as Solimar/SPDE and PrismaPro.
- The use of Management Information Systems such as Monarch.
- Mainframe terminals.
- Experience in QWS3270, TSO, EOM, and CA7.
- MS Office suites of products.
- None of these apply
Are you willing and able to obtain and maintain certification for forklift, electric pallet jack, and clamp truck within the first six months of hire. (Training and certification provided on-site.)
- Yes
- No
- Required Question
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