Digital Printer Operator

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Please apply at our website: www.cascadecountymt.gov

Application and additional forms are also available at:

• Cascade County Human Resources Dept
• www.cascadecountymt.gov
• Job Service

Submit all application materials to:
Cascade County Human Resources Department
325 2nd Ave N #108
Great Falls, MT 59401

Position: Digital Print Operator

Salary: $19.00-$21.00 per hour

Schedule: Full-time with Benefits

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Department: Elections Department

Department Administrator: Terry Thompson

At a minimum, all qualified applicants must have:

Education/Experience/Training:

• High School Diploma, HSE or GED and five (5) years operating digital/high speed copiers, scanners and bindery equipment or any equivalent combination of training, education and experience that would provide the noted knowledge, skills and abilities.

Certifications:

• Valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Montana or the ability to obtain one within thirty (30) days of hire.

JOB SUMMARY

The Digital Print Operator (Operator) is responsible for operating a variety of digital printing and finishing equipment utilized in the operation of the Cascade County Print Shop (Print Shop) to provide a variety of printing services for all County offices and departments, the City of Great Falls and other outside agencies. The Operator is responsible for the retrieval, storage , and conversion of electronic files submitted for reproduction, making equipment and computer interface adjustments, imposing layout structure, proper operation and normal operator maintenance of all digital printing equipment, operation and all technical aspects of the finishing equipment such as bindery, punching, cutting, collating, drilling, padding, folding, shrink wrapping, perforating, die-cutting, labeling, inserting, and scoring equipment. The Operator is further responsible for placing equipment service calls, interacting with vendor service providers, maintaining files relating to print jobs and printing materials as directed on print tickets, monitoring equipment during operation to ensure proper operation of equipment and maintain copy quality, monitoring inventory and ordering of supplies, maintaining records of goods produced, supplies used and production costs, completing cleaning tasks associated with the Print Shop, and distributing/delivering the finished product The Operator is responsible for accepting, verifying, classifying, and computing postage on all classes of domestic and international bulk business mail, sorting and processing outgoing bulk mail and providing direction and assistance to customers to ensure that customers understand bulk mail postal mailing standards, bulk mail preparation requirements and methods of presentation. The Operator shall perform other duties as required or assigned as necessary to support the operational needs of the Print Shop and the County’s bulk mailings needs; The Operator works under the general supervision of the Elections Administrator who assigns work, sets goals and reviews work for accuracy and conformance to departmental and job specification standards and provides guidance for independent judgment and decision making in accordance with established elections standards and practices and all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, as well as County policy and those policies and procedures established by the Elections Administrator. This position requires long hours for extended periods and the potential of working through weekends when needed. The nature of the work performed requires strict adherence to deadlines and initiative in identifying and noting customer’s needs and preferences The nature of the work performed requires the skill and ability to work with and maintain the confidentiality of confidential and sensitive material and to work in and adapt to a rapidly changing environment while maintaining professional and effective working relationships with other County departments and offices, various agencies, organizations and the public.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Advises County offices and departments, the City of Great Falls and other outside agencies on printing options and assists with layout designs; Evaluates job orders and specifications to determine details such as number of materials to be printed, special printing instructions, stock specifications, time given for collections and color sequences and organizes schedules and prepares printing orders; Provides necessary digital reproduction, binding and distribution services to support the production of individual print jobs in a technically accurate and timely manner; Effectively, efficiently operates high-speed digital copiers, wide format printers, scanners, document transfer devices, print production workflow, Adobe plugins, variable data and fiery software; Retrieves customer files from web-to-print workflow software, setup, adjust, and operates equipment for individual print jobs; Provides routine preventative maintenance, trouble shooting, diagnosis of equipment malfunctions, performs minor repairs and other non-contracted maintenance on equipment; schedules contracted service and maintenance and maintains service/maintenance records; Operates bindery equipment: paper cutter, folder, laminator, hydraulic drill, perforator/scorer, tabber, and plastic comb bind/punch; Performs incidental hand tasks such as collating, gluing, jogging, trimming, padding, mounting on foam core boards, as well as assembling, stuffing and properly, packaging/addressing envelopes and boxes for distribution; Loads, unloads, moves or stacks paper, supplies, and printed materials by hand, forklift, hand truck, or other available equipment; Accurately maintains necessary filing of required hardcopies/proofs and electronically archived files according to established procedures; Maintains professional customer relations, assist customers promptly and courteously, responds to customer inquiries, and notifies customers of job completion; Communicates to customers proper procedures for transferring files to the Print Shop, receives work orders from customers, ensures the requests are complete and accurate, confirms all electronically submitted jobs are in a usable file format, screens each job for possible sensitive, copyrighted or mailing status, and follows up with customer or other approval authorities as required for approval prior to delivery for printing; Accurately and timely logs work orders into the active billing system and assists with performing monthly billing to all customers for printing services provided and forwards information onto the County’s Accounting Department for inter-service billing and bills outside agencies; Accurately records statistical data for production, maintenance, bindery and distribution activities; Maintains accurate, sufficient inventory of stock and supplies and communicates re-order requirements to the Elections Administrator in a timely fashion; Collects random samples and inspects them during print runs to determine if any adjustments or corrections need to be made and makes any necessary adjustments or corrections; As part of the finish work, reviews and checks printed materials for clarity, accuracy, quality, finishing and other production factors; Maintains current vendor information and assists with performing bids, requests for proposals, solicitations and quotes for the procurement of Print Shop goods and services; Accepts, verifies, classifies, and computes postage on all classes of domestic and international bulk business mail, sorts and processes outgoing bulk mail and provides direction and assistance to customers to ensure that customers understand bulk mail postal mailing standards, bulk mail preparation requirements and methods of presentation; Uses automated equipment to sort outgoing bulk mail and ensures all necessary support equipment and materials are organized for sorting; Maintains an organized, safe and healthy work and shop environment, ensuring strict compliance with all safety, security, cleanliness, environmental and HAZMAT/OSHA regulations; Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Knowledge and understanding of: Working knowledge of the practices and procedures of a printing operation; Bulk mail classifications and postage; Bulk mail postal mailing standards, preparation requirements and methods of presentation; Current safety practices; Effective concepts and methods of organizing and managing work load; Automated computer systems, Word, Excel, Internet and Outlook as necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position; Cascade County policies and procedures; Customer service techniques and practices; Telephone etiquette.

Skills in: Operating a variety of office equipment including multi-line telephones, multi-functional copiers, printers, scanners; Managing multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously; Courteous and professional customer service; Telephone etiquette.

Ability to: Exercise considerable initiative and sound judgment; Plan and organize, meet departmental goals; Communicate in a professional and effective manner with others, both orally and in writing; Organize tasks and work environment to maximize efficiency; Maintain time, cost and material records; Identify analyze and address problems and trends in a timely, efficient and equitable manner; Adapt to interruptions, equipment failures, unusual demands or changing priorities; Perform a wide variety of tasks with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines; Employ and enforce safety practices and procedures; Read and comprehend materials; Meet challenges with resourcefulness through original thinking and creativity; Respond promptly to requests for service and assistance; Proficiently operate a computer to complete required job duties; Operate under stress in a fast-paced, transparent environment; Be flexible with work assignments and be willing to work overtime; Comply with department and County policies, procedures and regulations; Interact with the public, vendors, other agencies and employees in a professional, respectful and courteous manner; Practice good public relations and display sound judgment and decision-making skills within established policies and procedures in stressful situations; Deal with conflict in a professional and appropriate manner, resolve interpersonal conflict in a straightforward and timely manner and set priorities; Multi-task and be flexible; Maintain strict standards of confidentiality; Work efficiently independently or as a team member; Observe established lines of authority; Observe work hours and demonstrate punctuality; Perform other duties as required or assigned.

The successful applicant shall serve a 6-month probationary period and will have a criminal background check conducted. The results thereof may disqualify the applicant from consideration for employment with the County.

Notice to Applicants: Applicants who are claiming Veteran’s or Handicap Preference must provide a DD-214 Discharge Document (Part 4) or DPHHS Handicap Certification and Employment Preference Form with their application for employment so Cascade County may apply the preference during the selection process.

Cascade County makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with the applicant’s ability to compete in the recruitment and selection process or an employee’s ability to perform the essential duties of the job. For Cascade County to consider such arrangements, the applicants must make known any needed accommodations.

CASCADE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $21