7M09

                                                                                                                              PAY RANGE: 14

OFFICE MACHINERY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 3

GENERAL DEFINITION

            This is lead work operating a variety of printing presses, digital printers, copiers and laminators. An employee in this class performs lead duties within a diversified printing operation, including assigning and reviewing work of lower level operators. Work includes reviewing and preparing production specifications and creating digital documents and forms.  Work is performed under the supervision of a printing supervisor and involves light physical exertion, contact with printing and cleansing solutions and exposure to a noisy environment. 

ALLOCATING FACTORS: (The following conditions must be met for a position to be approved for this class.)

• Positions in this class must perform lead duties in a diversified printing shop operation.
• Positions in this class must assist in the review and/or preparation of production specifications. 

TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK  (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

            Prints single and multi-color items on a single or multi-color press which involve half‑tone, solid line copy and close registration work; mounts paper or metal plate onto a moderate or large size press; cuts size of paper; stacks paper on feeder;  positions guides and sets press for size and thickness of paper;  adjusts paper holder and pressure valves to hold and regulate flow of speed;  mixes two or more colors for a color solution;  feeds and controls water and color solution cylinders;  regulates and evenly distributes ink flow; aligns plates and paper for half‑tone, solid line and close registration work;  runs test copies for clarity, precision, registration and color quality;  makes necessary adjustments to press and runs job;  monitors press while in operation; changes color solution and/or mounts paper or metal plate as many times as the number of multiple colors, grades, finishes and prints involved;  cleans printing plates and press between color changes, using type cleaner or solvent;  removes material item after completion; uses various high speed digital printers and copiers, small and large size laminators, and numbering/perforator/scoring machine. 

            Reviews and prepares production specifications; reviews source document for accuracy and completeness; describes and/or designates types of materials, paper sizes, special features and packing arrangements for source document; digitally recreates documents and forms from hard copies; suggests stylistic revisions to past and current forms; works with requesting departments to digitally create new documents and forms. 

            Performs bindery and shipping work; cuts, folds, drills, mounts, pads and staples materials with use of various binding equipment; packages material items for delivery; loads and unloads material stock from vendor truck; orders parts for various presses and copiers which include drum modules, waste containers, ink, and plate material; communicates with clients to understand their printing needs, and reach out to them once job is completed; sets priorities for work according to the importance and the due date. 

            Performs minor repairs on printing equipment; cleans water and color solution cylinders; checks and monitors component parts of printing equipment such as rollers, pressure valves and water and color solution cylinders for malfunction; cleans and files paper or metal plates after use. 

            Performs related work as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• the operation of offset presses, duplicating machines and platen and cylinder letter presses. 
• the various kinds of papers, inks, chemicals and other materials used in the offset printing  and duplicating work.
• the methods and techniques involved in offset printing and duplicating work.
• the various weights, grades and finishes involved in complex multi-color reproduction. 

SKILL IN:

• the operation of offset printing presses, single or multi-color duplicating machines and platen and cylinder letter presses. 
• the operation of various bindery machines
• making paper or metal plates.
• the production of high quality prints.

ABILITY TO:

• •perform complex multi-color reproduction on a variety of large and over‑sized stock printing and duplicating equipment.
• clean, oil, and perform minor repairs on printing  and duplicating equipment.
• mix and match inks and adjust fountain to proper flow and distribution.
• produce high quality printing.
• understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• review source documents and/or  prepare production specifications.
• use various software to design, format and manipulate documents
• assign and review work of lower level operators

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Applications submitted by candidates for this class will be reviewed based on training and experience requirements as approved on 11/91.)

EDUCATION

            Education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth school grade.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE

            Three years of experience in the operation of offset printing and duplicating machines.

AND

SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:

Two years of printing experience operating and maintaining offset presses, digital printers and copiers and laminators of moderate to large sizes. 

            Or any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources which has included the specific experience.

NOTE:            Completion of a vocational or trade school training program in multi‑color reproduction may be substituted for one year of the specific experience.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

            Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

Class Established: 2/77

Spec. Revision: CSC 11/91; Ad Board 12/91

Abolition of Class: CSC – 8/04; Ad. Board - 1/05

Re-establishment of class and latest spec revision: CSC – 6/15; Ad. Board – 6/15

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