Printing Operator Rep Level B

GD Barri & Associates, Inc.; Muscle Shoals (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

G D Barri & Associates in Muscle Shoals, AL seeks an experienced printing operator to support standard and non-standard transactions in the information management job family.

You will operate high-speed xerographic and bindery equipment, run offset presses, prepare film output and platemaking, and coordinate work with the team while following safety practices. This role emphasizes troubleshooting, maintenance, and clear communication to ensure high-quality, timely output for key clients.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of publishing services and procedures used within business operations.
• Knowledge to set up and operate the specific equipment to produce the desired results.

Responsibilities

• Operate high-speed xerographic equipment to produce printed material from networked originals.
• Operate bindery equipment including cutters, folders, and collators.
• Operate offset presses and prepare film output and platemaking.
• Resolve production issues with the technical lead and perform routine maintenance.
• Coordinate work for other printing operations personnel.
• Observe safety practices and support environmental programs.
• Communicate with employees and customers; guide associates.

Skills

Operate printing equipment

Troubleshoot equipment

Maintenance skills

Communication skills

Team coordination

Tools

Xerographic equipment

Bindery equipment

Offset printing presses

Imagesetter

Maintenance tools

Job description

For 35 years, G D Barri & Associates has been a trusted workforce solutions partner, delivering highly skilled engineering, technical, and professional talent to some of the nation's most critical industries, including power, utilities, nuclear, and infrastructure. Candidates choose Barri because we offer steady opportunities, strong client relationships, and a team that truly advocates for your success. We prioritize compliance, safety, integrity, and a personalized approach that matches you with roles where your expertise is valued and your impact strengthens performance and project success from day one.

Fully performs both standard and non-standard transactions in support of the information management job family.

Selects, applies, and explains procedures and practices to identify and resolve discrepancies, research information sources, and document and coordinate results.

Typical duties may include:

1. 1. Operates high-speed digital xerographic equipment to produce printed material from networked originals. Advises customers and resolves technical problems associated with networked printing with the vendor, IS, and customers.
2. 2. Operates a variety of bindery equipment including paper cutters, folders, addressing equipment, collators, saddle binders, etc.
3. 3. Operates offset printing presses to produce printed material from metal plates.
4. 4. Prepares film output from the imagesetter for platemaking. Operates the platemaker to produce metal plates of varying sizes that will be used on offset printing presses to produce printed material.
5. 5. Resolves production and/or equipment problems with the technical lead or the manager. Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment. Makes necessary machine adjustments and settings to produce desired results.
6. 6. Provides coordination of work for other printing operations personnel.
7. 7. Observes and follows safe work practices; keeps the work area free from hazards; and informs the manager of existing and potential safety hazards. Supports environmental programs.
8. 8. May coordinate assigned work activities of the first two job standard levels.
9. 9. Skills and Proficiencies (May be job or organization specific)
10. 10. Ability to operate the assigned equipment to produce high-quality, timely output.
11. 11. Ability to perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
12. 12. Ability to communicate (verbal and written) with employees and customers.
13. 13. Ability to provide guidance and instruction to associates.
14. 14. Ability to select, apply, and explain procedures for assigned functional areas.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of publishing services (traditional and digital) and procedures used within the Business operations.
• Knowledge to set up and operate the specific equipment to produce the desired results.

G D Barri is an equal opportunity employer