Temporary Technical - Production Assistant

ETSU•Johnson City, TN

5d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Temporary/Part-Time Production Assistant position averaging 15-20 hours per week, with potential for more hours based upon project load. The role is responsible to the Director of Production at BMC Creative, assisting with University production services, print operations, and serving a university-wide customer base that extends to ETSU Health clinical locations and administrative offices.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor’s degree desired, preferably in Print Technology, Graphic Imaging, Industrial Management, or a related field with relevant professional experience.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in progressively responsible roles within the printing industry.
Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
Knowledge and experience of print operations, including prepress, offset printing, wide-format, and digital press technical protocols.
Operational knowledge and understanding of finishing equipment and processes.
Knowledge of press schedules to meet customer demand.
Understanding of color management systems with practical experience to include digital file preparation requirements for offset printing and digital prepress, bindery techniques, and paper stocks; with color profiling using a spectrophotometer; and of methods for gaining optimal registration.
Knowledge of computers, both Mac and PC platforms, and current graphics processes and proprietary software, including EFI Fiery, Fusion Pro, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Microsoft Office, to include the operation of associated peripherals such as flatbed and transparency scanners and high-end, wide-format poster printers.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical information related to the use of high-end computer graphics software, RIP software, and hardware.
Ability to understand and utilize online traffic systems.
Extensive customer service experience demonstrating the ability to manage client relationships and expectations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with digital media is desired, and its integration into print and cross-platform projects.

Responsibilities

Assisting with University production services.
Assisting with print operations.
Serving a university-wide customer base that extends to ETSU Health clinical locations and administrative offices.
Safely using production equipment, which may be hazardous.
Safely maintaining production equipment, including equipment repairs.
Handling multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
Managing client relationships and expectations.
Executing projects across multiple media formats with adaptability and precision.
Providing support under physical demand, such as lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs.
Transporting and delivering, to and from academic and clinical campuses, and various businesses.