PEAK Print and Finishing Assistant

This position is being filled through OUs PEAK Temporary Staffing Service.

We are seeking a Print and Finishing Assistant to join our printing team. The successful candidate will assist in operating and maintaining bindery equipment support wide-format finishing processes and contribute to offset press operations. This role focuses on assembling binding and finishing printed materials such as books magazines catalogs and wide-format products as well as supporting offset printing tasks to produce high-quality printed materials. The position requires strong attention to detail mechanical aptitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.

Skills:

• Assist in operating bindery equipment including cutters folders stitchers and laminators to produce finished printed materials.
• Support wide-format finishing processes such as mounting trimming and applying protective coatings for large-scale prints.
• Assist in operating offset printing presses including setup color calibration and monitoring print quality to ensure consistency.
• Prepare and adjust offset press plates and inks to meet job specifications.
• Help set up bindery wide-format and offset press equipment according to job specifications and perform trial runs.
• Support routine maintenance and troubleshoot issues with bindery wide-format and offset press equipment to minimize downtime.
• Ensure quality control by inspecting finished products and offset printed outputs for accuracy and consistency.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean organized work environment.
• Basic math and computer skills for equipment operation and job tracking.
• Collaborate effectively with interdepartmental teams to meet production goals.
• Read and understand complex written materials such as blueprints job tickets or technical manuals. Work independently with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Required: High school diploma or GED; AND:

6 months experience in shipping and receiving.

Certifications or Licenses:

• Valid Oklahoma Drivers License in order to drive University vehicles or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire date
  

Required Knowledge Skills Abilities:

• Basic math and computer skills

• Ability to accurately read and understand written materials and instructions

• Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information

• General office skills such as multi-line phone copying filing faxing and mail

• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines

• Ability to work independently

• Assist in operating bindery equipment including cutters folders and stitchers and support wide-format finishing processes.

• Help set up machines according to job specifications and perform trial runs.

• Support routine maintenance and troubleshoot issues with equipment.

• Assist with mail preparation sorting and processing to meet postal requirements.

• Ensure quality control by inspecting finished products and mailed materials.

• Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean work environment.

• Basic math and computer skills.

• Collaborate effectively with interdepartmental teams and initiatives.

• Read and understand complex written materials such as blueprints metrics or technical manuals.

• Work independently with strong organizational skills

Departmental Preferences:

• Previous experience with bindery equipment wide-format finishing or offset press operations preferred.
• Strong mechanical skills and keen attention to detail for precise equipment handling and print quality.
• Familiarity with color management and ink mixing for offset printing.
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Comfort with repetitive motion and physically demanding tasks.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more occasionally with frequent bending and stooping.
• Tolerance for regular exposure to noise inks and odors in the work environment.

Physical Conditions:
Ability to engage in repetitive weight up to 50 moving pulling and carrying of non-uniform be able to determine the condition of items by sight.

Environmental Conditions:
Exposure to extreme temperature changes.

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