Digital Printing Specialist

Lake Land College; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Land College in Mattoon seeks a responsible individual to operate digital printing machinery and manage daily printing operations in the Print Shop. You will ensure all jobs are correctly pre-flighted and finalized using various printing and finishing equipment.

The ideal candidate should have an associate degree, along with required experience in printing or graphic design, and proficiency in Adobe design software. This role demands multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment while assisting in training part-time workers.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in printing or graphic design required; 3 years preferred.
• Knowledge of accepted printing practices and digital printing capabilities.
• Familiarity with various computer and design programs used in print materials.

Responsibilities

• Operate digital printing machines and assist daily printing operations.
• Oversee Print Shop in the absence of supervisor.
• Coordinate daily scheduling and complete printing jobs.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Ability to use complex machinery

Troubleshoot technical equipment

Utilize graphics software

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Canva

Job description

Description

Responsible for the operation of the digital printing machine areas of the print shop. Preflighting of existing files. Assist in daily printing operations of the Print Shop and the college. Daily printing of jobs using all shop printers. Finish print jobs using a variety of finishing equipment such as duplo binder, plochmatic binder, duplo slitter/cutter/creaser, folders, and inserters.

Description of Essential Functions (critical tasks)

1. Assume overall responsibility of the Print Shop in the absence of the supervisor and print technician.
2. Coordinate daily scheduling and complete printing jobs using digital printing equipment and appropriate finishing equipment.
3. Process DSF including job submission and job coordination.
4. Evaluate and upgrade current and future printing jobs using printing technology equipment.
5. Assist in training of part time and student workers.
6. Care and maintain all equipment in print shop and mailroom.
7. Research create and implement new products to the campus and external community.
8. Supervise workload of outside customers with all digital printing work.
9. Manage a demanding work load with multiple projects and strict deadlines in a fast-paced high turnabout environment.
10. Pre-flight and adjust files for optimal and accurate production.
11. Other related duties as assigned.

Specific Functional Job Requirements

Education Requirements

• Associate degree required.

Experience Requirements

• 1 year experience in printing or graphic design required, 3 years preferred.

Knowledge

• Accepted printing practices with working knowledge of digital printing capabilities, various computer and design programs used in the creation of print materials, Microsoft software products, and a working knowledge of the graphic arts field.

Software

• Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Canva working knowledge required.

Skills

• Manual dexterity, ability to use complex machinery, ability to trouble shoot technical equipment. The ability to utilize various graphics software products.

Personal Requirements

• Ability to work with all levels of administration, faculty, staff and students.

Physical

• Ability to perform position demands and responsibilities (some physical labor involved).