POSITION TITLE: Lead Printer

DEPARTMENT: District Impressions SITE: DO

SALARY SCHEDULE: Career - GRADE: 5

BASIC FUNCTION:

Functions as lead worker within the Print Shop including working as an operator of all complex offset printing and duplication equipment in multi-color production or reproduction of printed data.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

• Trains other printing personnel in the use of all printing and related equipment.
• Receives and processes artwork from graphics personnel.  Assesses job orders.
• Makes printing plates from camera-ready artwork. Custom blends in colors from customer requests.
• Coordinates the coloring and  duplicating process in the Print Shop assuring it matches job request.
• Communicates problems and maintains working relationships with all outside equipment maintenance vendors.
• Coordinates with graphics personnel to ensure correct printing.
• Operates all types of complex multi-color offset printing and duplicating equipment.  Requires constant bending and the lifting of paper.
• Operates all other machines that perform the following: cutting, folding, jogging, hole punching, collating, binding, saddle-stitching, plate making.  Requires constant bending and the lifting of large sheets of paper.
• Completes all assigned print requests including documents with a greater degree of difficulty associated with the use of various ink colors.
• Assists with the finishing of completed printed documents.  Prepares material for shipping.  Requires the reboxing of materials weighing 50 pounds or more for shipping to customers
• Performs plate making requirements for the completion of printing requests.
• Trains other printing personnel in the use of all printing and related equipment.
• Completes equipment adjustments and repairs.  Requires frequent bending and lifting sometimes in awkward positions.
• Assists with filling orders for paper supplies for departments collegewide.  Requires frequent lifting of materials weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Assists with the maintenance of the print shop and the paper warehouse.
• Performs related duties as required which includes restocking the warehouse with cases of paper 50 pounds or more; some cartons weigh as much as 150 pounds.
• Requires standing for at least six hours a day

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Five (5) years experience in printing or duplicating work.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Skill in use of all complex printing and duplicating machines. Skill in basic reading comprehension. Ability to understand and carry out customer requests and requirements. Skill in estimating paper needs. Leadership skills. Ability to coordinate work of other Printers. Knowledge of basic mathematics. Ability to pass a post-qualification physical examination.