PRINT SHOP TECHNICIAN
About The Position
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, energetic individual to serve as Print Shop Technician. Under direct supervision, this position will operate high speed digital printers, digital color press, and complex peripheral equipment, including folder, padding equipment, three hole drill, and offline booklet binder. The position will utilize a hydraulic paper cutter and perform bindery functions on an as needed basis and program and create job tickets and production information for print jobs. The position will also schedule and coordinate the running of print jobs and perform maintenance functions, while also assisting the Storekeepers by unloading trucks and moving stock, including paper and supply cartons weighing 50-70 pounds. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is interested in working in the Department’s printing operations to ensure the efficient production of printed materials. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have an excellent work ethic and strong communication capabilities. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.
Requirements
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school
- Requires one year of experience in the print reproduction trade
- Requires ability to pass a background check
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver's license
Responsibilities
- Serves as Print Shop Technician
- Schedules and coordinates the running of print jobs
- Performs maintenance functions, including the cleaning and lubrication of moving parts as directed by product manuals
- Assists the Storekeepers by unloading trucks and moving stock, including paper and supply cartons weighing 50-70 pounds
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the 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)
- 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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
