Printing Technician III (PW120)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Farmville (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Longwood University in Farmville, VA is seeking a Printing Technician to operate digital printing presses and bindery equipment in the Printing Services department. The role requires in-person work on campus and focuses on delivering high-quality printed materials for faculty, staff, and students.

This is a part-time, non-exempt wage position with an hourly range of $16.83–$20.00. Hours vary up to 29 per week and up to 1,500 hours per year.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Extensive customer service experience.
• Experience with Mac computers.
• Working knowledge of general printing practices to prepare for digital reproduction.
• Extensive computer experience including MS Office, required; Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Suite, preferred.
• Experience with wide format equipment such as Roland XR-640 or an approved equivalent.
• Knowledge of wide format production, mechanical assembly, and sign/banner manufacturing.
• Ability to provide weekly preventative maintenance including calibration, cleaning, oiling, etc., of existing equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Forklift training desired but can be provided once hired
• Experience operating printing equipment to include digital presses, bindery equipment, digital engraver, high-speed printers, and copiers, preferred
• Ability to sit and or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while effectively managing multiple tasks and priorities

Responsibilities

• Prepare documents, complex reports, brochures, and multi-colored documents for digital reproduction
• Operate digital printing presses
• Operate digital engraver
• Maintain web-based digital ordering system
• Communicate with customers on projects, providing excellent customer service
• Provide operational support to customers as needed to ensure the successful completion of projects
• Process financial transactions in accordance with university policies and procedures, including operating the cash register and handling deposits
• Operate bindery equipment (perfect binder, stitcher, spiral binding machine, padding press) and fulfillment equipment (booklet maker, drill press, cutter)
• Maintain proficiency in fulfilling orders as well as completing orders by the scheduled due date
• Other duties as assigned

Job description

Location: Farmville, VA Category: Wage Job Type: Part-time Non-Exempt Job Description: Longwood University invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Printing Technician / Printing Technician III (PW120) in the Printing Services department. The Lancer Print Shop provides the highest- quality printed materials, copies, and service in the most efficient, courteous manner. The selected candidate will be responsible for the safe, efficient operation of all digital printing presses, providing excellent quality and workmanship for Longwood University faculty, staff, and students.

This position is located in Farmville, Virginia, and is required to work in person on Longwood University's campus.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Prepare documents, complex reports, brochures, and multi-colored documents for digital reproduction
• Operate digital printing presses
• Operate digital engraver
• Maintain web-based digital ordering system
• Communicate with customers on projects, providing excellent customer service
• Provide operational support to customers as needed to ensure the successful completion of projects
• Process financial transactions in accordance with university policies and procedures, including operating the cash register and handling deposits
• Operate bindery equipment (perfect binder, stitcher, spiral binding machine, padding press) and fulfillment equipment (booklet maker, drill press, cutter)
• Maintain proficiency in fulfilling orders as well as completing orders by the scheduled due date
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Extensive customer service experience
• Experience with Mac computers
• Working knowledge of general printing practices to prepare for digital reproduction
• Extensive computer experience including MS Office, required; Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Suite, preferred
• Experience with wide format equipment such as Roland XR-640 or an approved equivalent
• Knowledge of wide format production, mechanical assembly, and sign/banner manufacturing
• Ability to provide weekly preventative maintenance including calibration, cleaning, oiling, etc., of existing equipment
• Demonstrated ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Forklift training desired but can be provided once hired
• Experience operating printing equipment to include digital presses, bindery equipment, digital engraver, high-speed printers, and copiers, preferred
• Ability to sit and or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while effectively managing multiple tasks and priorities

Additional Information:

This is a part-time, non-exempt, funded wage position in pay band 3. The anticipated pay range for this position is $16.83 - $20.00 per hour. Hours worked will vary based on need, but will be limited to an average of 29 hours per week and 1,500 hours maximum per work year. Commonwealth of Virginia benefits do not accompany this position. A successful fingerprint-based criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or [e-mail] .

Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/ .

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