Oper,Doc Center Equip,Sr

Purpose: This position helps make gospel teachings resources or services accessible to all in a simple and affordable way supporting the mission of the Church.

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure the successful operation of high speed digital copier printing and finishing systems associated with an in-house copy/print center. Service is provided to all entities in close proximity to Church Headquarters including local ward and stake units. Qualified candidates will have a journey-level understanding and skill set of operating digital copy machines traditional printing press and/or bookbinding knowledge traditional workflow processes for the printing production industry and superior customer service skills. A successful candidate will be a self-starter work with minimal direction yet be able to consistently meet pre-determined deadlines and work within set parameters. Operators are expected to adhere to safety and quality standards maintain a clean and organized work area ensure efficient and productive operation of the equipment meet or exceed production standards adhere to schedules and customer specifications and meet or exceed customer expectations.

50% Prepares prints and finishes orders on digital copiers and other finishing and binding equipment

10% Ensures printed colors match approved sample; makes correct press adjustments and/or communicates to prepress what adjustments are required to successfully match colors to samples as needed

5% Trouble-shoots challenging orders/projects

10% Interacts with other production process owners workers and customers as needed for job completion

5% Receives scheduling priority from supervisor

15% Maintains equipment cleanliness and organization of department; makes minor repairs and mechanical adjustments as prescribed and as required

5% Understands and prepares paperwork related to order/project

20% Lifts and maneuvers product weighing up to 50 pounds with no assistance; able to lift larger loads with physical or mechanical assistance

5% Acts as quality control inspector for products being produced ensuring that predetermined quality standards are met or exceeded

• HS graduate or equivalent with min. 2 years experience working in printing facility as a duplicator press operator pressman journeyman bindery worker or related experience; experience working in shop such as FedEx/Kinkos Alphagraphics etc. highly desirable
• Intermediate to advanced computer knowledge; experience with Photoshop Telescope PDF formats and MS Office preferred; experience working with PC and Mac
• Must have working knowledge of the printing production workflow process
• Have mechanical aptitude being able to be trained to perform regular preventive maintenance and minor troubleshooting as needed
• Must have at least 2 years manufacturing/production facilities experience
• Previous mechanical experience highly preferred
• Excellent eyesight being able to see detail printed material and differentiate and match color samples as provided
• Must be able to maintain a professional demeanor focusing on desired outcomes during challenging and stressful times; must be able to meet pre-determined deadlines
• Must demonstrate a proactive creative approach to projects and the potential difficulties they may present
• Must be able to climb steep stairs and ladders access machinery located in confined spaces and work from heights in excess of 60 feet
• Able to safely operate and maintain highly sophisticated and highly dangerous equipment
• May be required to work alternating shifts to ensure proper coverage to maintain production schedules/requirements
• May be required to work varying shifts and overtime as required to meet production schedules and deadlines including some holidays