What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bindery Machine Operator position at Government Publishing Office?
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This position is part of the Security and Intelligent Documents, Government Publishing Office in Washington, District of Columbia
Applicants must meet the following Screen-Out element, SCREEN OUT ELEMENT #1): Ability to do the work of a Bindery Machine Operator (Production Technician) without more than normal supervision. Examples of training or experience needed include: 1) Experience and/or mechanical aptitude for learning skills as an Bindery Machine Operator(Production Technician)without more than normal supervision, 2.The ability to follow simple directions, 3) ability to work safely, 3) dexterity, reliability and dependability, 4) basic knowledge of mathematics (i.e. decimals, metric units) to understand dimensional requirements contained in job orders and to make adjustments as needed; and 5) ability to use PCs for common applications, such as: spreadsheet programs, databases, and word processing.
This an entry level recruitment for Year 1 operators only.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement (12/01/2025) to be considered.
This Open Continuous announcement allows acceptance of applications through December 1, 2025, or until 300 applications have been received or all positions have been filled whichever occurs first.
The intent of this announcement is to establish a standing register of qualified candidates and refer for consideration when vacancies occur.
Applications will be reviewed and referred for selection as vacancies occur within the Business Unit. The initial cut off for the referral list is December 28, 2024, or until 100 applicants are within reach. The remaining cut-off dates are listed below.
Eligible applications Additional application cut-off dates are as follows:
This position is part of the Security and Intelligent Documents, Government Publishing Office in Washington, District of Columbia
Qualifications:
To qualify for the Bindery Machine Operator, you must meet the following requirements:Applicants must meet the following Screen-Out element, SCREEN OUT ELEMENT #1): Ability to do the work of a Bindery Machine Operator (Production Technician) without more than normal supervision. Examples of training or experience needed include: 1) Experience and/or mechanical aptitude for learning skills as an Bindery Machine Operator(Production Technician)without more than normal supervision, 2.The ability to follow simple directions, 3) ability to work safely, 3) dexterity, reliability and dependability, 4) basic knowledge of mathematics (i.e. decimals, metric units) to understand dimensional requirements contained in job orders and to make adjustments as needed; and 5) ability to use PCs for common applications, such as: spreadsheet programs, databases, and word processing.
This an entry level recruitment for Year 1 operators only.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement (12/01/2025) to be considered.
This Open Continuous announcement allows acceptance of applications through December 1, 2025, or until 300 applications have been received or all positions have been filled whichever occurs first.
The intent of this announcement is to establish a standing register of qualified candidates and refer for consideration when vacancies occur.
Applications will be reviewed and referred for selection as vacancies occur within the Business Unit. The initial cut off for the referral list is December 28, 2024, or until 100 applicants are within reach. The remaining cut-off dates are listed below.
Eligible applications Additional application cut-off dates are as follows:
- 1st Cut-off: 12/28/2024 OR, when 100 applications have been reached, whichever occurs first.
- 2nd Cut-off: 03/28/2025 OR, when 200 applications have been reached, whichever occurs first.
- 3rd Cut-off: 06/28/2025 OR, when 300 applications have been reached, whichever occurs first.
- Final Closing date: 12/01/2025
Salary : $40
