Copier Technician (Active Top Secret Clearance)

Akima, LLC•District of Columbia, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Copier Technicians are responsible for receiving and processing graphic design and layout projects ranging from routine, single-color documents to complex, four-color process publications. They receive requests for graphics and display and conduct research based on the intended use of the materials being produced. Copier Technicians provide prompt, economical, and accurate graphic design, printing, and exhibit services. They must remain current with industry standards and best practices related to customer printing and publication needs, design and page layout, text and typography styles, color and graphic design, paper selection, printing production techniques, and binding and finishing methods.

Requirements

Active Top Secret security clearance.
One year of experience in duplication of Books, Booklets, Brochures, Trifolds, Cards, Posters and Reports with the conversion of graphics publication page layouts to conform to printing standards, and pre-flight files for high-speed copiers.
Ability to make computer application file conversion to PDF.
Ability to duplicate pages using Xerox copying equipment to include Iridesse.
Knowledge of layouts for booklet cutting and binding operations.
Familiarity with aspects of the Print Shop equipment, to include the following large format printers: HP L570 and HP L360, Epson 9880 and Epson 9870.
Knowledge of PageMaker large format printer, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Publisher.
Working knowledge of the various types of paper used in the printing industry and must also be able to identify the types of stock that are used within the print shop and make decisions necessary to complete requests.

Responsibilities

Develop visual concepts for books, booklets, brochures, trifolds, cards, posters, and reports, ensuring all materials align with printing standards and customer requirements.
Determine layout, typography, color schemes, and production methods for both routine and complex print projects.
Prepare files for high-speed digital printing by conducting pre-flight checks and converting documents to print-ready formats, ensuring accuracy and adherence to production standards.
Utilize a range of design and production software applications, including Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), MS Office Suite, and Kodak Smartboard, to produce high-quality print and digital assets.
Operate and oversee the use of advanced digital printing equipment such as the Xerox Iridesse, Xerox Versant V180P, and Kodak Digimaster HD150, ensuring proper setup and quality output.
Manage large format printing projects, including posters, retirement boards, and photographic reproductions using HP L570, HP L360, Epson 9880, and 9870 printers.
Develop and prepare technical and non-technical visual presentations, utilizing expert-level knowledge of design principles and print production techniques.
Convert and optimize digital files for production, including custom PDF preparation, layout formatting, and imposition for booklet cutting and binding.
Provide oversight of finishing processes, including coil binding, using professional-grade equipment such as GBC Digicoil Inserter, GBC Magnapunch, and CI-12 Coil Inserter and Crimper.