Color Digital Press Operator (Swing Shift)

State of Washington; Tumwater (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) in Washington State is seeking two swing shift Printing Technicians to operate high-speed digital color and B/W printing equipment, handle pre/post processing, and ensure timely, confidential document production for state agencies.

You will maintain print production devices, perform routine maintenance, and participate in safety and cost-recovery activities, with on-site training for forklift and related certifications within six months.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience operating high-speed production equipment.
• 1 year experience operating continuous-feed digital printing equipment, unwinders, folders, slit/mergers and cutter/trimmer/stacker system.
• Must obtain and maintain certification for forklift, electric pallet jack, and clamp truck within the first six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Color Digital and B/W printing equipment and post-processing devices to print time-sensitive documents.
• Receive, modify, set up, configure print files and produce high quality output.
• Perform routine maintenance such as printer diagnostics and changing consumables.
• Maintain pre and post processing devices (unwinder, perforator, cutter, stacker) and extraction vacuum.
• Interpret job tickets and ensure specifications are met.

Skills

High-speed printing

Continuous-feed printing

Safety and compliance

Tools

Forklift operation

Electric pallet jack

Clamp truck

Printer diagnostics

Job description

--This posting may be used to fill two positions--

Schedule:

These are swing shift positions, 4:00 pm – 12:30 am, Monday-Friday,

Travel:

Occasional travel to attend meetings with customers.

Who we are:

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.

What you will be doing:

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.

Some of what you will be doing

• 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

REQUIRED:

Ways to meet the qualifications:

[OPTION 1] Three (3) years of experience operating high-speed production equipment

[OPTION 2] 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.)

PREFERRED:

• 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

Equity Competencies

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.

Union Inclusion:

This position is included in a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

Washington Fair Chance Act

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

Opportunity for All:

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.

Contact us:

For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Angie Anderson at [e-mail].

Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388 or access the Washington Relay Service.