Prod Floor Ops Spec I

company•City of Rochester, NY

About The Position

Under general supervision of department management, the Production Print Specialist may support one or more areas of Production Operations. Assignments are determined by work volume and department needs. Shifts may include day, evening, and/or overnight hours, and some assignments include weekend coverage. The incumbent will be notified three days ahead of any shift assignment adjustment. At Level I, the specialist operates production printers and finishing equipment, maintains equipment to manufacturers’ specifications, performs routine maintenance, reports equipment problems, and completes print jobs and basic bindery work according to established procedures. The specialist also maintains equipment and supply records and performs basic floor copier maintenance. At Level II, the specialist performs all Level I duties and serves as a subject matter expert in production print equipment, print software, and bindery operations. This includes advanced equipment operation and setup, troubleshooting, handwork assembly, advanced copier maintenance, and helping other departments when a machine is inoperable.

Requirements

High school diploma, vocational education, or GED.
Knowledge of operating computer workstations, including software commands, touch screens or mouse, and storage and manipulation of information.
Ability to prioritize assignments, work independently, and demonstrate strong organizational skills.
Some shifts may require a valid Class D driver’s license and a clean driving record.
For Level II: ability to work on multiple production machines throughout the Printroom.
For Level II: three or more years of experience in a production environment.
Excellent manual dexterity.
Ability to lift up to 90 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Background in printing is helpful.

Responsibilities

Perform daily work activities as assigned based on work volumes and department needs.
Observe safety and housekeeping standards and maintain appropriate files, records, and equipment manuals.
Inform a supervisor of equipment issues.
Support the Lifetime Healthcare Companies’ mission and values, follow the Corporate Code of Conduct, and demonstrate Lifetime Way values and beliefs.
Maintain member privacy in accordance with corporate privacy policies and procedures.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and perform other functions as assigned by management.
Operate production printers and finishing equipment and maintain them according to manufacturers’ specifications.
Perform routine equipment maintenance, such as adding toner and lubricant, and contact service to report problems or request information.
Review job requests, print jobs on time using continuous-feed and cutsheet devices, monitor job quality and completeness, and regularly check print quality and accuracy.
Package jobs, complete work orders, tickets, and delivery receipts as needed, and place completed materials in assigned areas.
Perform basic bindery functions as directed by work orders or job tickets, including folding, cutting, padding, punching, spiral or coil binding, collating, scoring, perforating, drilling, stitching or stapling, and laminating.
Operate applicable production equipment, which may include a hydraulic drill, power cutter, three-knife trimmer, stitcher/folder/collator, folder, or die press.
Clean and maintain equipment and work areas according to maintenance procedures and update maintenance logs.
Monitor and manage inventory of print-related supplies, and order and stock supplies as instructed by a supervisor.
Perform basic floor copier maintenance, such as replacing toner and delivering paper.
At Level II, operate production print equipment at basic through advanced levels, including continuous-feed presses and pre/post equipment, near-line finishing, cutsheet printers, MICR printers, and wide-format printers.
At Level II, serve as a subject matter expert on production print software tools, including Ricoh Process Director (RPD), Rochester Software Associates (RSA) Q-Direct, RSA WebCRD, and Avanti Slingshot.
At Level II, set up bindery equipment for basic and complex jobs, troubleshoot bindery equipment, perform handwork assembly to specifications, and complete and route job documentation and packages.
At Level II, perform advanced floor copier maintenance, including troubleshooting and clearing jams.
At Level II, assist other departments when a machine is inoperable, which may include hand stuffing or filling supply orders.