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Lafayette College
Mail & Print Technician I (Union, Hourly)
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A Binding Machine Operator operates and maintains machinery which bind paper products such as books or magazines.
$41,365 / year median in Pennsylvania
-6% projected decline
Job Description
The Mail & Print Technician I supports the College's Mail & Print operations by operating and maintaining digital and wide format printing equipment as well as high-speed mail processing machinery. This position handles job intake and scheduling, print production and design, bulk mailing and postage optimization, and billing support, while maintaining strong customer relations with campus departments and assisting the supervisor with equipment, policy, and inventory management. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Operate and maintain multiple digital color printers/copiers Knowledge of Fiery Command WorkStation Knowledge of Wide Format printing Responsible for bulk mailings Usage of software to sort and print addresses to save postage Operate and maintain high-speed folders, inserters, cutters, creasers Maintain good customer relations in person, via email and on the phone Handle all customers' incoming and outgoing job requests and schedule based on priority Suggest changes in job where appropriate to optimize quality, speed and cost Process and design jobs for business cards, letterhead, envelopes, custom cards, brochures, invites, posters and tablets to print using a variety of Adobe design software Assist with maintaining a spreadsheet for job tickets and assist supervisor with monthly billing for printing and postage Assist supervisor with research and input on new equipment contracts and travel to equipment sites as needed Assist supervisor with creating departmental policies and programs Assist with ordering and maintain inventory for all office supplies including paper for all of the printers on the Xerox contract Train new student employees Other duties as assigned Qualifications Minimum of Five years of Print and Copy Experience Excellent verbal and written communication skills Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service and work in a team environment Must be able to pass a job-related background check Must demonstrate a high level of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality Experience working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Attention to detail, including experience performing accurate self-review of completed assignments It is the College's intention to fill job vacancies from within the College before hiring new employees, providing employees are available with the necessary qualifications. Internal candidates who make application within 3 working days following the posting, will be considered first. Applications from candidates not currently employed by the College will not be considered in the first 3 working days following the posting and will only be considered if there are no qualified internal applicants. Applicants must provide your Lafayette College ID number (L#). If you do not know your Lafayette College L number, please call Human Resources at (610) 330-5060. Please provide a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references.