25-26 Print Center Machine Operator

11/2025

POSITION TITLE: Print Center Machine Operator - Forum

Contract length: 261 days. Salary: $19.98 per hour, plus an attractive fringe benefit package is included.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1) High school diploma

2) Skill in/or interest in learning to operate printing and copying equipment.

3) Excellent work ethic and attendance

4) Excellent interpersonal skills

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate printing equipment necessary to produce workbooks, forms, curriculum guides and other district-generated materials requiring printing.
• Strong computer skills to prepare digital files for printing, and technology aptitude to operate copiers, large format printer, laminator, paper trimmer and other Print Center equipment.
• Complete finishing of printed jobs including trimming, stapling, collating, laminating, binding and punching materials as directed.
• Prepare boxes of materials, of varying weights, for pick-up and delivery.
• Stand (8 hours on padded mat), bend, walk, and lift (50-plus lbs.) as the job demands.
• Push and pull carts stacked with orders, boxes of orders or cases of paper.
• Empty pallets of paper throughout the day and ensure copiers and finishing equipment are maintained with needed paper stock and consumable supplies.
• Maintain records on copies produced so that materials are processed in an efficient manner and building records on utilization are recorded accurately.
• Balance running four copiers with long-running and short-running jobs.
• Make judgment calls with jobs according to teacher and student needs.
• Create a safe work environment.
• Organize all supplies to be readily available.
• Maintain high production and quality of work.
• Exercise maturity and sound judgment in making decisions and interacting with co-workers and other district and non-public school personnel.
• Follow directions of the Print Center Lead.
• Regular attendance in order to maintain a constant workflow in the Print Center.
• Adhere to all rules and regulations as established by the district.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met in an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hand to finger, handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Anticipated start date: January 2 or as arranged. Contract length: 261 days. Salary: $19.98 per hour, plus an attractive fringe benefit package is included.

APPLICATION PROCESS Application deadline is December 10, 2025. Apply online (www.dbqschools.org/careers). Any questions regarding the application process may be directed to Human Resources, 2300 Chaney Road, Dubuque, Iowa, and (563) 552-3028.