U. of A. C.E.S. Policy Manual: C.E.S.P. 12-34: Personnel: Position Descriptions: Printer I (Grade 13)

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Printer I (Grade 13)

Policy Number: C.E.S.P. 12-34
Date Revised: 5-14-2001
Supersedes: 4-1-1999

Nature and Purpose

The Printer I is a staff member of the Cooperative Extension Service, University of Arkansas.

The Printer I operates offset press, printing various types of material for distribution, and properly maintains printing equipment and supply inventory.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares materials for printing; performs lay-out and paste-up work; utilizes vertical camera; and shoots and develops negatives, halftones, line, and photomechanical transfers (P M T), screens, reductions, and enlargements.
• Prepares negatives for metal plates.
• Prepares metal plates for presses by burning, developing, gumming, and punching.
• Operates offset press to print leaflets, letterheads, programs, forms, and various other materials.
• Controls operation of the presses while printing to ensure quality and proper number of copies.
• Operates electrostatic plate maker and camera for assuring proper lens exposure, timing, and length of materials.
• Performs bindery duties: collates, wraps, counts, folds, pads, trims, punches, and prepares materials for shipping.
• Operates 36-inch digital paper cutter.
• Operates forklift and pallet jack, unloading and loading supplies.
• Answers telephone, takes and delivers messages, and provides requested information or refers callers.
• Inventories supplies and informs supervisor of items needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Relationships

• Works under the supervision of the Print Shop Manager.
• Maintains and establishes effective working relationships with supervisors and associates.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school graduate (equivalency certificate accepted).
• One year of advanced structured training in printing techniques and practices; plus two years of experience in the printing trade.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic principles of printing.
• Knowledge of operation and care of printing equipment.
• Knowledge of printing supplies and materials.
• Ability to operate offset press, collator, folder, paper cutter, and related equipment.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Ability to learn assigned tasks within a reasonable time and to adhere to prescribed procedures and routines.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to do occasional heavy lifting.

Approval

David E. Foster
Associate Vice President for Agriculture - Extension
July 1, 1993

The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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