The University of Arizona
Human Resources
Classified Staff Employee Job Description
| Job Code: |
060120 |
| Title: | Printing Equipment Operator, Senior |
| Pay Grade: | 22 |
Pay Range
(min/mid/max): | $21,124/$26,040/$31,961 |
| FLSA: | Non-exempt |
Purpose of Classification: |
| Operates a variety of offset printing presses and related equipment in order to produce printed material based on specifications of job order. Produces burn plates for jobs. |
Distinguishing Characteristics: |
| This is second in a series of two classifications. It is distinguished from the Printing Equipment Operator in that incumbents in this classification are required to operate a variety of printing equipment and jobs assigned are more complex such as in the use of multi-colored materials. Incumbents in this classification will be exposed to adverse noise levels and must perform work within established deadlines inherent to the printing industry. |
Example of Duties: |
- Adjusts and sets up printing presses or related equipment dependent on job assigned and job specifications; mixes ink, selects appropriate paper stock, adjusts machine according to thickness of paper and maintains appropriate chemical/solution levels.
- Operates a variety of printing/press equipment including multi-colored machines in production of printed materials.
- Burns and develops plates if original copy needs reduction including determining length of exposure and placement of copy on plate.
- Responds to problems with jobs and provides expertise in correcting problems and answering job related questions regarding process, machines or materials for other operators.
- Maintains accurate records of work in progress such as amount of time and materials required to complete job.
- Examines completed jobs to determine if quality standards are met.
- Cleans printing equipment and performs preventative maintenance on equipment as needed; responds to equipment breakdowns and performs minor repairs of equipment.
- Operates various bindery equipment such as folder or stapler and assists with packaging jobs as needed.
- Monitors level of printing/duplicating supplies and orders according to established department procedure.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
- Knowledge of ink, paper and chemicals used in printing and duplicating specifications.
- Knowledge and skill in operation of larger printing presses and equipment including multi-colored machines.
- Ability to effectively communicate.
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Minimum Qualifications: |
- Completion of a vocational training program AND two years experience in operation of printing presses and related equipment; OR,
- Two and one-half years experience in the operation of printing presses and related equipment; OR,
- Any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education approved by Human Resources.
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Prepared: |
10/01/1990 |
| Revised: |
07/01/2007 |
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