Printing Master Operator

Northwestern State University is currently seeking a skilled Printing Master Operator to join our University Printing Services. This position operates and maintains offset printing press and finishing equipment to produce high-quality printed materials supporting university operations academic departments and campus communications. University Printing Services provides timely cost-effective high-quality printing solutions that support the universitys academic administrative and outreach missions by helping departments communicate effectively while maintaining consistent institutional branding.

Ideal candidates should possess the following competencies:

Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information ideas and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
Driving Results: The ability to set and pursue goals maintain focus amid competing demands and deliver results.
Focusing on Customers: The ability to understand and meet the needs preferences and experiences of internal and external customers.

The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.

Job Duties:

Key Responsibilities:

• Printing Operations Prepares and operates offset presses (A B Dick 350 and 360) producing invitations envelopes letterhead postcards NCR forms and other printed materials.
• Darkroom & Plate Processing Shoots negatives mixes chemicals for developing and strips/burns metal offset plates for print production.
• Finishing Services Collates staples folds trims punches and binds finished materials checking each job for accuracy against instructions.
• Equipment Operation Runs finishing equipment including folders perforators laminators drills and industrial paper cutters.
• Customer & Office Support Assists customers with drop-off/pickup of print orders and

• Appointment type: Full-time Probational or Promotional
• Work schedule: Monday to Thursday: 7:30 AM 5:00 PM;Friday: 8:00 AM 12:00 PM
• Work location: University Printing Services

No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

Antigone Speed HR Specialist

Northwestern State University

Institutional Effectiveness & Human Resources

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