PRINT SHOP MACHINE OPERATOR

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

11d•$4,128 - $5,450•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision in the Wet/Press Unit, performs a variety of duties in the operation, cleaning, adjusting and routine repair and maintenance of offset presses, high-speed copiers, paper cutters, collating and folding machines; prepares negatives and plates.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of high school.
Requires one (1) year of experience in the print reproduction trade.
Requires the ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of experience operating a variety of high-volume offset press for the production of a variety of printed materials.
Two (2) years of experience in maintenance and repair of equipment machines, such as offset press, copier, etc.
Two (2) years of experience performing dark room functions including operating plate making equipment.
Two (2) years of experience operating peripheral finishing and bindery equipment.

Responsibilities

Operates one or more Ryobi Perfector, AB Dick, W & D 410, 320BE or I-Jet envelope machines.
Operates a high-speed copier for a variety of fast copy and smaller run jobs.
Operates a variety of peripheral finishing and bindery equipment including a cutter, booklet maker, folders, drill press, collators and other padding and binding equipment.
Cleans, adjusts, makes minor repairs and performs routine preventative maintenance on all assigned equipment in the shop.
Performs a variety of dark room functions including operating plate making equipment for the production of aluminum and electrostatic plates.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Benefits

A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)