Digital Press Operator - 1-Year Term Assignment

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

University of Iowa Printing Services is seeking a Digital Press Operator for a 1-year term assignment. This position involves setting up, operating, maintaining, and performing minor repairs on digital press equipment. The role requires producing high-quality single or multicolored print jobs on various substrates, demanding a high level of skill and attention to detail. Responsibilities may include handling static or variable data items such as brochures, posters, flyers, booklets, books, magazines, and newsletters. The position also requires the use of computers, servers, scanners, archiving systems, and related software and technologies.

Requirements

Three years’ experience in printing production and graphic arts.
At least one year’s experience with offset or digital printing.
Experience using graphic arts software (such as Adobe CS).
Ability to load cargo using two-wheel carts.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating and maintaining large production copiers or printers.
Experience working in a fast-paced and changing environment.
Experience with wide format printing and finishing.
Experience with inventory management, prepress, bindery equipment, and print management software.
Mechanical maintenance experience.
Knowledge of University policies/procedures.
Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe products.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain digital press, digital envelope presses, and wide format equipment.
Make minor repairs and adjustments as necessary.
Operate and maintain various types of finishing and auxiliary equipment complementary to digital and wide format presses.
Utilize computer system to enter job specifications.
Monitor and maintain job production status within the system.
Interpret job ticket information and enter job setup requirements into digital presses.
Respond to customer inquiries regarding job production status, due dates, and production capabilities.