Job Specification
PRINTING MACHINE OPERATOR 3
DEFINITION:
Under the general supervision of a Printing Machine Operator 4 or other
supervisory official in a State department, agency, institution, or in a local
jurisdiction, takes the lead over a group of lower-level employees in setting
up, operating, repairing, and cleaning various printing operation equipment
such as offset presses, cutting machines, and digital printers (copiers);
determines appropriate printing material, printing techniques, and printing
styles; reviews finished items; provides guidance, instruction, and/or training
to lower-level employees; works independently and/or with a team on
difficult tasks; does other related duties as required.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only.
A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this
job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be
listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Takes the lead in setting up, operating, and adjusting offset presses, plate
makers, cutting machines, folding machines, stapling machines, collators,
padding units, paper drills, electric punching machines, and/or binding
machines.
Assists in producing Computer to Plate (CTP) film or plates for the operation
of offset and digital printing equipment.
Corrects printing press problems such as tinting, scudding, streaks, slow
drying, and/or double images.
Mixes chemicals and/or other solutions.
Programs digital printers (copiers), cutters, folders, numbering machines,
and other finishing equipment that utilize intelligent interfaces.
Scans hard copy originals, converting them to usable digital formats.
Produces metal and polyester plates.
Removes residue from digital printers (copiers), offset presses, plate
makers, cutting machines, cutters, folding machines, and/or stapling
machines.
Corrects mechanical binding products such as folding, stapling, drilling,
cutting, stitching, and/or padding.
Assembles (binds) books, booklets, and/or other printed materials.
Creates measured rule-outs ensuring accuracy for trimming, folding,
perforation, numbering, and other finishing functions required for
completion of the final product.
Arranges materials, equipment, parts, and supplies for inventory control.
Modifies books and/or other printed materials.
Analyzes incoming print requests.
Selects paper stock and ink.
Identifies problems with printing equipment, graphics equipment,
and/or binding equipment.
Determines appropriate printing techniques.
Recommends unit work procedures and priorities.
Verifies that quantity and type of item ordered matches invoice.
Proofreads material for accuracy.
Requisitions, distributes, and monitors materials, equipment, parts,
and/or supplies.
Assists with adjusting stock levels for anticipated needs.
Recommends styles of printed materials.
Reviews samples, such as blue-line, press, binding, typesetting, and/or
final samples.
Establishes and maintains files and records.
Computes numerical data by addition, subtraction, division, and
multiplication.
Estimates necessary quantity of time, costs, materials, and personnel
for the accomplishment of assignments or goals.
Designs layouts of graphic and/or printed materials, and produces
layouts using files to be printed.
Determines appropriate graphic arts techniques.
Provides technical advice and information to staff, peers, and/or
management.
Provides guidance, instruction, and/or training to lower-level employees
on the processes, procedures, and technical aspects of machinery.
Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or
manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office,
or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
Possession of a high school diploma or a GED.
EXPERIENCE:
Three (3) years of experience in the operation of printing press equipment
and the development of printing techniques and styles.
LICENSE:
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey
only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary
to perform essential duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the procedures for setting up, operating, adjusting, and
cleaning offset presses, plate makers, folding machines, cutting machines,
collators, stapling machines, digital printers (copiers), electric punching
machines, binding machines, paper drills, and padding units.
Knowledge of printing techniques.
Knowledge of the types of paper stock.
Knowledge of the types and characteristics of printing equipment, graphic
arts equipment, and printing ink.
Knowledge of basic file formats used for digital printing.
Knowledge of the chemicals and solutions used in printing.
Knowledge of the procedures for producing metal and polyester plates.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of copy preparation,
composition, and layout.
Knowledge of the techniques for binding books, booklets, and other
printed materials.
Knowledge of layout procedures.
Knowledge of filing and record keeping procedures.
Knowledge of the procedures for requisitioning materials, equipment,
parts, and supplies.
Knowledge of established safety procedures and guidelines.
Knowledge of postal regulations regarding envelope and postcard size.
Knowledge of inventory control.
Knowledge of the techniques of interpersonal communication.
Knowledge of current printing capabilities and their effective
implementation to meet job requirements.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, decimals,
percentages, and fractions.
Ability to follow oral and written orders, directions, and plans.
Ability to take the lead over assigned staff.
Ability to perceive color differences.
Ability to identify and correct problems with printing, binding, and graphic
equipment.
Ability to make precise measurements.
Ability to determine whether products or services meet printing
specifications.
Ability to communicate orally.
Ability to read with comprehension.
Ability to check numerical and printed material for accuracy.
Ability to convey information in an organized written format.
Ability to keep accurate records.
Ability to set up, operate, adjust, and clean offset presses, plate makers,
folding machines, cutting machines, collators, stapling machines, digital
printers (copiers), electric punching machines, binding machines, paper
drills, padding units.
Ability to recommend goals and priorities.
Ability to convert pica and point to inches.
Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related
units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English
sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language
or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform
essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the
employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code: | | Job
Spec
Code | Variant | State,
Local or
Common | Class of
Service | Work
Week | State
Class
Code | Local
Class
Code | Salary
Range | Note | | 22534 | | C | C | 35 | 14 | 06 | A13 | - |
This job specification is for state and local government use.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
10/22/2022 |
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