What are the responsibilities and job description for the Color Digital Press Operator (Swing Shift) position at State of Washington Dept. of Enterprise Services?
Description
-This posting may be used to fill two positions-
Schedule: These are swing shift positions, 4:00 pm – 12:30 am, Monday-Friday,
Travel: Occasional travel to attend meetings with customers.
Who we are:
The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) provides centralized business services to state government agencies; to other public entities such as cities, counties and tribes; and to Washington residents. DES’ mission is to strengthen the business of government for a sustainable and just future. Learn more about DES.
What you will be doing:
You will be responsible for producing printed materials for various state agencies that sends time-sensitive and confidential documents and correspondence such as warrants, checks, medical claims/benefits, business licenses, and other important documents to clients. The production of these documents is guided by the State Legislature and Federal laws. You will oversee maintaining the program’s cost-recovery model, customer satisfaction, and the essential service it provides to Washington State citizens. You will perform production printing utilizing both Digital Color and B/W roll-fed printers, as well as performing preventative maintenance on these devices using pre-determined methods to support the agency’s Digital Print Production environment. The incumbent is expected to apply recording, diagnosing, and troubleshooting skills to low and medium risks problems that arise in the delivery of services to customers.
Duties
Some of what you will be doing
- Set up and operate Color Digital and B/W printing equipment as well as Pre and Post processing devices to print critical and time-sensitive documents and materials for customers.
- Receive, modify, set up, configure print files and produce high quality output using the high-speed digital color and b/w presses.
- Perform routine maintenance such as running printer diagnostics and tests, setting up/configuring for different types of documents, adding toner and ink, and replacing consumables and parts.
- Maintain pre and post processing devices such as unwinder, dynamic perforator, slit/merger, cutter, booklet maker, and stacker as well as extraction vacuum for paper trims.
- Interpreting job tickets, ensuring job specifications are met.
- Include image enhancement, adding union and/or recycle bugs, screening, pagination, image merge and deletion.
- Follow all safety requirements and guidelines in the operation of Color and B/W roll fed digital printing equipment.
- Locating paper stock and other printing supplies in the preparation of jobs.
- Loading paper as needed for jobs.
- Operate and maintain the clamp truck, pallet jack, and forklift to move materials.
- Prepare printed jobs for pickup and distribution.
- Replace recycle bins when full.
- Load recycle bins into truck using forklift
- Make and re-stock boxes
Qualifications
REQUIRED:
[OPTION 1]
Three (3) years of experience operating high-speed production equipment
[OPTION 2]
One (1) year experience operating continuous-feed digital printing equipment, unwinders, folders, slit/mergers and cutter/trimmer/stacker system
**Experience may be gained concurrently. **
AND
Must obtain and maintain certification for forklift, electric pallet jack, and clamp truck within the first six months of hire. (Training and certification provided on-site.)
PREFERRED:
- Familiarity in production printing environment using queue management system/tools/applications such as Solimar/SPDE and PrismaPro
- Knowledge in the use of Management Information Systems such as Monarch
- Knowledge in the use of mainframe terminals
- Experience in QWS3270, TSO, EOM, and CA7
- Knowledge of MS Office suites of products
Equity Competencies
State of Washington Employees contribute to ensuring services, programs, workplaces, and interactions are responsive, respectful, accessible, and effective to the people and communities we serve. Employees are expected to:
- Take action to learn and Grow: Demonstrate a willingness to learn from new experiences, seek feedback, consider different perspectives, and continuously improve knowledge, skills, communication, and approaches to work.
- Take action to meet the needs of others: Seek to understand the needs and experiences of customers, coworkers, and communities. Identify barriers to access and participation and address them before they become obstacles for the people we serve, providing support that is respectful, timely, and effective.
Supplemental Information
How to apply:
Please provide the following documents in order to be considered; failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:
- A letter of interest, describing how you meet the qualifications for this position as outlined in the job posting;
- A current resume, detailing experience, and education; and
- A current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information (attached or available to provide at the time of interview)
NOTE: By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed. A resume will not substitute for completing the “duties summary” section or supplemental questions of the application. Please do not “refer to resume” for detail, or your application may be disqualified.
Union Inclusion:
This position is included in a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
Washington Fair Chance ActWe are committed to providing equitable access to employment opportunities. If a criminal background check is required for employment at an agency, it will occur only after a conditional offer of employment has been made and accepted. Applicants are not required to disclose criminal history during the hiring process prior to a conditional offer. Criminal history will not automatically exclude an applicant from consideration and will be reviewed on an individual basis consistent with applicable law and the requirements of the position.
Learn more about the Washington Fair Chance Act: Washington Fair Chance act guide
Opportunity for All:
Washington state celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, families with children (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as an individual with the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.
You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.
Contact us:
Washington state celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, families with children (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as an individual with the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.
You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.
Contact us:
For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Angie Anderson at jobs@des.wa.gov.
Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388 or access the Washington Relay Service.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Retirement PlanSalary : $4,633 - $5,375