Press Operator at State of Missouri – Jefferson City, Missouri
About This Position
Job Location: Document Solutions; 4720 Scruggs Station Road, Jefferson City, MO
Why you’ll love this position:
Document Solutions offers a wide variety of small or large volume print and mail solutions for Missouri State Government. The Press Operator will operate and help maintain all offset and web presses. Monitor color densities and overall print quality on multiple presses including four color process, PMS, and Black inks. Consult with Supervisor and Print Manager to establish priorities and coordinate print schedules.
- Operation of Press Equipment: Running multiple presses including but not limited to, four color sheetfed, web, and envelope presses.
- Quality Control: Ensures print quality meets standards, manages color calibration, and handles print quality issues.
- Process Improvement: Identifies areas for improvement, implements workflow optimizations, and monitors cost reduction efforts.
- Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Diagnoses and resolves press issues, performs minor repairs, and ensures proper equipment maintenance.
- Record Keeping: Maintains records of press performance, maintenance schedules, and material usage as well as data entry.
- Teamwork: Operate equipment presses and other equipment throughout production and perform other related work as assigned.
Four or more years of experience in production printing and/or mail operations involving highly technical computerized equipment, offset duplicating equipment, high-speed copiers, bindery equipment, and/or mailing equipment, and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of offset printing, duplicating and finishing work, computer system operations, and/or mail operations.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the various types of papers, inks, chemicals, and applications used in printing operations.
- Comprehensive knowledge of business practices, supervision, and departmental policies and procedures.
- Ability to operate and adjust various machines as prescribed by the manufacturer, maintain equipment, and make routine repairs and adjustments.
- Ability to perform and direct work under pressure, make decisions, and consult with print manager to meet deadlines.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle and/or box truck as needed.
- Ability to operate a forklift and clamp truck.
- Ability to lift (in excess of 50lbs), move, and transport supplies and/or mail.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships using tact, patience and courtesy with all team members, customers and leadership.
Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
Successful background check results are required for employment in this position. This may include background checks involving a candidate's name and/or fingerprints and other screenings as needed for the specific position.
Authorization to work in the United States is a prerequisite of employment. The Office of Administration will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.