Printer Position Available In Palm Beach, Florida

Printer NAZTEC Int. Group West Palm Beach, FL 33415

Job Description:

This is a skilled lead worker involved with planning, organizing and participating in offset, xerographic, inkjet, flexographic, wide format digital printing services in a centralized printing operation. The Printer is expected to operate offset, xerographic, inkjet, flexographic, wide format digital printing presses and bindery equipment. The work produced on these presses primarily consists of multi-color printing. Work on these presses involve exact color matching using color control bars and color inspection equipment on a regular basis for every job printed. Generally, this work has heavy ink coverage (frequent solid areas of ink and photos) and consistently requires exact ink color matching and registration. Such jobs would include brochures, newsletters, advertising mailers, labels, decals, stickers, banners, and posters. The work is reviewed by the Graphics Production Coordinator for accuracy and departmental requirements.

Job Duties:

Instruct staff in the operation of printing and binding equipment. Provides input to schedule work to meet various requirements. Tracks supplies such as paper, ink, plates and other graphic supplies, maintaining sufficient levels for continued production and submits requisitions for such supplies to Graphics Production Coordinator. Select proper paper stock from inventory and cut paper, if necessary, with least amount of waste. Operates press adjusting controls to obtain specific job requirements, such as image position and color matching and registration. Oversees the preparation and operation of printing equipment in printing a variety of forms, letterheads, brochures and other materials in both single and multi-color printing. Directs the cleaning, oiling and adjusting of equipment. Places service calls to equipment service vendors and communicate with remote service technician or help line to address problems. Acts as the person responsible in the absence of the Graphics Production Coordinator. Operates various types of binderies and finishing equipment such as paper cutters, folders, binders, collators, tabbers, inserters, trimmers, die cutters, staplers, drills, foilers and laminators. Prepares, adjusts, operates and maintains the printing press and bindery equipment. Performs preventive maintenance on equipment. Performs related work as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of the operating characteristics of offset, xerographic, ink jet, flexographic, wide format digital printing equipment. Knowledge of the various types of binding and finishing equipment used in printing. Knowledge of basic maintenance and service procedures used in printing. Knowledge of ink and paper stock specifications and quantity estimating. Knowledge and experience with computer desktop publishing software and techniques as well as basic computer skills. Skilled in the operation of presses and auxiliary equipment. The ability to perform work requiring color matching and close registration, and four color process. Ability to carry out oral and written instructions. Ability to detect equipment malfunctions and to make the necessary adjustments or request repair service. Ability to lead and direct the work of others.

REQUIREMENTS

Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification; experience directing the work of others in the operation of printing presses and bindery equipment or any equivalent combination of related training and experience.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$22.50 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

Day shift Morning shift Ability to

Commute:

West Palm Beach, FL 33415 (Required)

Work Location:

In person