Printing Specialist

Consolidated Nuclear Security•Oak Ridge, TN

About The Position

The Printing Specialist safely and securely performs printing and reprographic work, including operating and conducting preventative maintenance on electrostatic duplicating and reprographic equipment; high-speed scanners; large-format printers, plotters, and scanners; laminating equipment; paper and poster-board cutters; manual, power-assisted, and automated bindery equipment; and other associated equipment. The specialist works with the manager and other printing staff to produce high-quality printed materials, troubleshoots printing equipment and processes, and uses page-layout, scanning, and digital front-end printing software. The role includes operating large-format scanning and printing equipment to reproduce engineering and technical drawings; consulting with customers on suitable products, turnaround estimates, and deadlines; helping maintain inventory of work-related consumables and materials; and following security and safety requirements. The role requires a high-school diploma. Preferred qualifications include five or more years of printing or copy-center experience, knowledge of printing concepts and equipment, relevant trade-school or manufacturer certification, expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applications, and a portfolio of printed materials. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance. The position may require access to Material Access Areas and participation in the Human Reliability Program, with associated counterintelligence evaluations that may include a polygraph. Candidates who accept an offer must pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening, and background investigation; employees may also be randomly selected for drug testing. U.S. citizenship is required for security-clearance applicants. Y-12 describes the work as supporting national and global security missions, with career advancement and professional development programs, flexible work options, wellness initiatives, and a range of benefits. Onsite workout facilities and cafeterias are available.

Requirements

High-school diploma.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance.
Must pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening, and background investigation after accepting a job offer.
Employees may be randomly selected for drug testing.
U.S. citizenship is required for security-clearance applicants.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of experience in a printing and/or copy-center environment.
Demonstrated knowledge of printing concepts, practices, technology, methods, materials (including paper and binding options), and equipment operation.
Trade-school or equipment-manufacturer certification in printing or a related area.
Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud software, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
Portfolio of printed materials.

Responsibilities

Safely and securely operate and perform preventative maintenance on printing, reprographic, scanning, large-format printing, laminating, cutting, and bindery equipment.
Work with the manager and printing staff to produce a variety of high-quality printed products.
Apply printing knowledge and troubleshooting skills to equipment and production work.
Use page-layout, scanning, and digital front-end printing software.
Operate large-format scanning and printing equipment to reproduce engineering and technical drawings.
Consult with customers to recommend products, estimate turnaround times, and establish reasonable deadlines.
Assist the manager and printing staff with maintaining inventory of work-related consumables and materials.
Follow security and safety procedures and requirements.