Print Production Technician

Are you a problem-solver with the skills and experience to complete complex time-sensitive and data-sensitive work in a print and mail production environment? Apply for this Print Production Technician role with the Department of General Services, Bureau of Publications, Printing Division. As part of our team, you will help provide high-quality, cost-effective print and mail services to support the business operations of all agencies in the Commonwealth. Take your print production career in-house with us! As a Print Production Technician, you will be responsible for operating high-speed, high-volume print and mail equipment in a mail production environment. Your complex time-sensitive and data sensitive work will be key for producing a variety of forms, letters, manuals, brochures, posters, marketing materials, and envelopes that are necessary for the efficient and effective functioning of Commonwealth agencies. Your responsibilities will involve setting up and operating highspeed digital printers, various intelligent envelop inserters, and digital offset equipment, as well as performing quality assurance and quality control inspections. This includes reviewing and verifying job specifications, inspecting output to determine if standards have been met, ensuring machines and equipment are maintained, troubleshooting issues as they arises, and prioritizing daily work to meet required deadlines. You will also be responsible for performing hand bindery tasks as well as packing, wrapping, and sealing materials for delivery. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment in a 24 hours per day, 5 days a week facility Work schedules include a 30 minute lunch: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday

• Friday 3:00 AM to 11:00 PM Monday
• Friday 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM Sunday
• Thursday This position is considered essential.

You will be required to work during emergencies and office closings.

Telework:

You will not have the option to telework in this position.

Salary:

In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

One year as a Print Production Operator (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or One year of experience in the operation of print or mail insertion equipment or similar machinery used in a print or mail production facility; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

You must have experience running production equipment. You must be able to perform essential job functions. In accordance with the seniority provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, this position was previously posted for seniority candidates. Since there were no seniority candidates, it is now open to all applicants. How to

Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.