Print Services Technician: Digital Press Operator

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Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.
e.
posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc.
Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position.
Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for this position.
Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week).
PLEASE NOTE: If you have volunteer experience relevant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major duties.
Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.
For additional information please contact: Judy Bankson at Judy.
Bankson@oregonstate.
edu or 541-737-3979.
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do.
We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring.
We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system.
This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities.
If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.
).
Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate.
Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details.
If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.
relations@oregonstate.
edu.
Position Details Position Information Department Printing & Mailing Svcs (NPM) Classification Title Print Services Technician Job Title Print Services Technician: Digital Press Operator Appointment Type Classified Staff Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible Employment Category Regular Job Summary This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Print Services Technician: Digital Press Operator position for the Printing and Mailing Services Division at Oregon State University (OSU).
Printing and Mailing Services, a division of University Relations and Marketing, provides professional services and creative guidance for the multi-faceted communication pieces that it produces for departments across the university as well as associated external clients.
This department also manages both campus and off-campus mail and serves as the OSU shipping center.
The Purpose of this position is to operate various pieces of equipment which provides electronic printing and duplicating services for our customers within short timelines.
This involves the file transfer and Management, processing and production of high quality black and white, highlight color and full color copies on network digital printing and copying equipment.
This enables the unit to provide our customers with consistent quality and service in meeting their needs, thus facilitating the work of other units at Oregon State University in meeting the mission and goals of the institution.
URM values respect – respect for our customers, respect for our services and the value we bring to the university, and respect for our team members.
We acknowledge and honor the dignity and fundamental value of all individuals and endeavor to ensure that our programs, services, policies, and procedures support individual and organizational efforts to build respect, dignity, fairness, caring, equality, and self-esteem among our entire team.
Our efforts will support Oregon State University’s efforts to create and sustain an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences.
Why OSU? Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job! Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers.
We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on.
We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard.
We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.
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4% university in the world • More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined • 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.
S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties • 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone • 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates • 35k+ students including more than 2.
3k international students and 10k students of color • 217k+ alumni worldwide • For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.
edu/about Locations: Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.
Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns.
Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country.
Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.
Total Rewards Package: Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including: • Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life.
OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
Key Responsibilities 85% Print Production Main responsibility is the production of variable length run digital printing and copying jobs; including full color, highlight color and black & white printing.
Strong emphasis on file management and file transfer in a networked environment using UNIX,and Windows operating systems.
Understand and operate RIP’s ie: Creo, Freeflow, Fiery, Onyx.
Production equipment currently in use includes the following: Konica Minolta KM1 production inkjet Ricoh Pro 7210 Ricoh Pro 7110 Ricoh Pro 5110 Ricoh 8120 Xante Impressia (Equipment is continually upgraded due to advances in technology and individual in this position is expected to continually advance skills to proficiently operate and provide maintenance on both current and any new technology offered to our customers.
) Continually monitors jobs and equipment to ensure overall job quality, making minor adjustments as necessary.
Tests and adjusts product quality throughout each production run.
Some examples of these tasks include, but are not limited to: Correct or enhance text and graphics by computer hand tool methods.
Merge variable data files with finished printing files.
Manipulate/enhance color balance for premium output.
Scans input documents, including multiple size documents upon request.
Uses document glass for copies of damaged documents and books.
Sets job requirements for standard and signature requests and enters information into system.
Enters instructions for standard and signature jobs such as job ID and destination, number of prints, number of tab dividers, if any, and pages to be scanned.
Selects job requirements such as paper size, reduction or enlargement, number of sides to be imaged, cropping, masking, etc.
Programs standard and signature job covers in various combinations.
Uses cut and paste features to merge documents and pages.
Selects and uses print options.
Manipulates saved job tickets by renaming, deleting and retrieving them.
Utilizes extended storage module to store jobs on the system for later use.
Assist with maintaining paper inventory and associated Avanti entry and maintenance.
Place Service Calls by telephone or Web Keep machine supply inventory and order as needed Perform a variety of operator maintenance tasks on presses per manufacturer specifications Keep paper supply in work area full Have good organizational skills to meet required deadlines Keep work area clean and organized to maximize production Ability to use good operational problem solving skills to diagnosis equipment problems Upon request or to improve quality of output edit jobs: adds, proofs or restores images, changes view or properties of images in variety of ways to determine best quality for output.
Moves pages within jobs, moves pages across jobs and add inserts to jobs and reprograms standard or signature job tickets.
Programs chapter starts exception pages, inserts and tabbed divider pages.
15% Other Duties to Maintain Customer Service Levels Operate a variety of bindery equipment to assist with workflow Perform a variety of hand bindery tasks to assit with workflow Other duties as assigned What We Require Two years of experience in the operation and maintenance of high-speed industrial copiers and related equipment typically found in a small press or copy center of a printing plant.
Familiarity with associated software and file transfer networks.
What You Will Need Experience in full service printing facility operating digital or offset printing presses Strong organizational skills.
Attention to accuracy and detail.
A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU STANDARD 576-055-0000 et seq.
Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 24 months.
Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the Criminal History Check Requirement.
This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU STANDARD 125-155-0200) as per OSU STANDARD 576-056-0000 et seq.
Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the Motor Vehicle Check Requirement.
What We Would Like You to Have Experience operating a production inkjet press Working Conditions / Work Schedule This position requires long periods of standing throughout the day, along with movements that include twisting, bending and grasping.
This position must be able to lift a 50 pound carton.
This position will be required to push and maneuver loaded carts weighing approximately 500 pounds.
The production environment is noisy and there is exposure to paper dust and some fumes.
Hearing protection and back belts for lifting are provided and their use is highly encouraged.
This position may require the employee to work a non-standard work shift in order to meet the customer deadlines.
Pay Method Hourly Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month Pay Date Last working day of the month Min Salary $16.
19 Max Salary $23.
69 Link to Position Description https://jobs.
oregonstate.
edu/position_descriptions/12841 Posting Detail Information Posting Number P04558CT Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 02/01/2024 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 12/20/2023 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 01/03/2024 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants Special Instructions to Applicants Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.
e.
posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc.
Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position.
Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for this position.
Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week).
PLEASE NOTE: If you have volunteer experience relevant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major duties.
Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.
For additional information please contact: Judy Bankson at Judy.
Bankson@oregonstate.
edu or 541-737-3979.
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do.
We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring.
We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system.
This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities.
If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.
).
Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate.
Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details.
If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.
relations@oregonstate.
edu.
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