Bookbinder, Bureau of Customer Service Support

New York City, NY • Manhattan, NY

128d • Remote

About The Position

The Bureau of External Affairs/Information Support Services has an opening for a Bookbinder in the Graphics/Reproduction Unit to support, trouble-shoot and provide assistance and services. Graphics and Reproduction Unit provide DOHMH with cost-effective, quality print materials in a timely manner. Produce Manuals, brochures, business cards, certificates, envelopes, forms, flyers, newsletters, plastic signage, slides and stationery. In addition, this Unit produces layouts, negatives and digital output.

Requirements

• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and one year of satisfactory full-time experience in operating various commercial grade machines which assemble, drill, glue, fold, cut and bind printed material; or
• Three years of satisfactory bookbinding experience operating various commercial grade machines as described in the previous point; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to the above.

Nice To Haves

• Some experience with handling machinery.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate graphics design work to meet customer requirements and provide effective interface between the agency and customers.
• Operate Challenge Cutters, Horizon Perfect Binder and MBO Folders.
• Perform job delivery and distribution.
• Work with Challenge MS-10A Drill Press, MPC Paper Cutter, Docutech 6135, Image runner Pro 7150, Canon 8150/905 black and White and Color machines and 9075 machines.
• Adjust machines for paper size and weight, number of copies and pages, and position of folds and stitches as required.
• Prepare test copies.
• Check for completeness and accuracy of print job, fine tune machines settings for best possible result.
• Set up machinery, monitor operation of equipment, making necessary adjustments to meet job specifications and produce uniform impressions.
• Maintain equipment to run in good order and make any necessary routine repairs.
• Review work of other staff members and receive training by staff members on a variety of reproduction machines.
• Perform other printing and bindery work as necessary.
• Perform other assignments as assigned by the Assistant Commissioner and/or Deputy Director.

Benefits

• Loan Forgiveness: Eligibility for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.
• Premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund.
• Public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• Robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Work From Home Policy: Ability to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job Security compared to private sector employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees