Printing Equipment Operator II

Printing Equipment Operator IIThe University of South Carolina Printing Services department is seeking a Printing Equipment Operator. The employee is responsible to produce quality products in an efficient and productive manner. The employee must efficiently set-up and operate digital printing, various bindery & finishing equipment. Able to perform precise adjustments to ensure proper operation. Digital printing equipment includes sheet-fed and roll-fed toner and latex based technology. Bindery operations include booklet making, paper cutting, coil/comb punching and insertion, folding, scoring, perforating, numbering, and other various functions. The employee must follow operator-level maintenance schedule and departmental procedures. Work with supervisors and managers to plan workload to meet deadlines. Make deliveries and pick-ups as needed.Typically holds a high school diploma or GED. Requires no prior work experience. Valid driver's license that can be approved to operate a state vehicle by USC Vehicle Management. High school diploma with a minimum of three (3) years digital printing and/or bindery experience is preferred. The ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and make repairs to equipment. Able to think analytically and creatively to consider alternative ways to work through challenges.Able to communicate both verbally and in writing with administrators and other employees. Able to cope with numerous interruptions and the stress of tight deadlines. Able to calculate mathematical computations to confirm accurate measurements and quantities. Confidentiality and good reasoning skills are required. Able to independently lift and move cartons weighing up to 50 lbs. Able to safely operate a delivery van. Punctuality and reliable attendance are essential to maintain productivity.Examine work orders to accurately produce the job, verify materials, quantities, and time needed to complete the job. Advise manager if there are any complications or if a process improvement should be considered. Confirm on job ticket, or in the operating system records, time and materials used on job. Promptly update status of jobs in the operating system as tasks are completed or circumstances change.Set-up and productively operate digital printing devices and various bindery equipment (e.g., cutters, slitters, folders, creasers, booklet stitcher/trimmer, coil machines, etc.). Must produce quality products that pass inspection and maintain approved quality level throughout the run.Make deliveries and pick-ups, normally on or near campus, occasionally further out within the State of South Carolina. Provide quality customer service as Printing Services' representative. Vehicle must be operated in a safe manner. Record accurate delivery logs.Perform operator level maintenance on equipment and vehicles according to the maintenance schedule or as needed. Record all maintenance in the maintenance log. Notify manager of any major or minor repairs that are needed.Must follow USC and Printing Services policies and procedures. Follow confidentiality guidelines. Support the overall mission of Printing Services by helping in all areas when instructed by manager.