Digital Press Operator - 1-Year Term Assignment

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa Printing Services seeks a Digital Press Operator for a 1-year term to set up, operate, maintain, and repair digital press equipment. The role produces high-quality prints on various substrates with attention to detail and involves using computers, scanners, archives, and related software.

Qualifications include at least three years in printing production with digital or offset experience and proficiency with graphic arts software such as Adobe CS.

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience in printing production, including at least one year with offset or digital printing.
• Experience using graphic arts software such as Adobe CS.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain digital press and finishing equipment; make minor repairs as needed.
• Enter job specifications and monitor production status in the system.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding job status, due dates, and capabilities.

Skills

Graphic arts software

Eye for detail

Tools

Adobe CS

Job description

Digital Press Operator - 1-Year Term Assignment

University of Iowa Printing Services is seeking a Digital Press Operator - 1-year term assignment. This position sets up, operates, maintains, and makes minor repairs on digital press equipment.Produces high quality single or multicolored print jobs on various substrates; work is highly skilled and requires an eye for detail. May include static or variable data items such as brochures, posters, flyers, booklets, books, magazines, newsletters, etc. Duties also involve the use of computers, servers, scanners, archiving systems, along with related software and technologies. The University of Iowa offers a generous benefits package, which may be viewed at: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits.

Duties to include:

• Operate and maintain digital press, digital envelope presses, and wide format equipment.Make minor repairs and adjustments as necessary.
• Operates and maintains various types of finishing and auxiliary equipment that is complimentary to the digital and wide format presses.
• Utilizes computer system to enter job specifications.Monitors and maintains job production status within the system.Interprets job ticket information and enters job setup requirements into digital presses.
• Responds to customer inquiries regarding job production status, due dates, and production capabilities.

Schedule:Monday-Friday, 5:00am-1:30pm or 7:30am-4:00pm, hours will be discussed during the interview.

Location:Mossman Business Services Building

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

Three years’ experience in printing production and graphic arts which must include at least one year’s experience with offset or digital printing and using graphic arts software (such as Adobe CS).

Desirable Qualifications:

Experience operating and maintaining large production copiers or printers and working in a fast-paced and changing environment.

Experience with wide format printing and finishing.

Experience with inventory management, prepress, bindery equipment, and print management software

Mechanical maintenance experience

Knowledge of University policies/procedures

Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe products.

Loading cargo using two-wheel carts

Position and Application Details:

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. Up to 3 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. State agency employers in Iowa are required to use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. University of Iowa employees, including those who work remotely or out-of-state, are subject to E-Verify.

For additional questions,please contact Brooke McMurl at [phone] [e-mail].

This position is performed fully on campus.

About the University of Iowa:

Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success.

Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.

Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation.

Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premiere public research institution.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Digital Press Operator
• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Contact Information

• Organization: Finance & Operations (General)
• Contact Name: Brooke McMurl

Equal opportunity employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, [phone] or [e-mail] . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 .

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