Print Technician

Working Conditions:

Employee will be operating in a warehouse environment with exposure to loud machinery. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Basic Purpose:

To produce high volume, priority copies on a deadline basis for Navy Federal Business Units and entire Navy Federal staff. To maintain print production equipment in working order. Perform basic bindery functions and operate bindery equipment under supervision. Package and prepare print jobs for delivery Performs under direct supervision.

Responsibilities:

Produce and deliver high volume scheduled and on demand print projects

Receive print production work orders, analyzing size, complexity, and finishing requirements, prioritizing to ensure orders are completed in a time efficient manner and deadlines are met

Electronically access and run print ready files, utilizing most appropriate materials and processing equipment for production

Perform bindery functions on one or more types of bindery equipment to cut/trim, mount, fold, collate, drill, and bind a variety of printed material sizes and weights per print requests

Ensure quality standards are met during all stages of work in process, ensuring accuracy, production schedules and cost efficiencies are met; escalate issues as needed

Identify errors and problems and take appropriate corrective action; escalate recurring workflow or operational issues to management

Prepare and package finished projects to be shipped; complete supporting documents needed for shipment

Deliver completed projects to designated points of contact, obtain proof of delivery

Develop and maintain a working knowledge of applicable printing and bindery services through conferences, seminars and continued education

Maintain Print Operations printer/bindery equipment and supplies; perform scheduled daily, weekly and monthly routine cleaning

Escalate equipment issues and other maintenance related items to designated team members

Provide and maintain a clean, efficient and safe working environment at all times

Set up programs for the guillotine cutter needed to accurately complete the job and to meet printing deadlines

Consult with leadership to ensure essential materials and supplies are stocked and readily available for print production and equipment maintenance

Assist in the completion of weekly inventories and make proper notifications at inventory re-order levels

Organize viable scrap material for future use and properly dispose of waste daily or as needed

Responsible for powering down equipment daily and ensure all tools are put away at the end of each work shift

Stock ordered supplies in designated locations

Operate material handling equipment and other non-bindery equipment needed for supporting tasks within Print Operations

Performs other related duties as required or appropriate

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

Experience operating and maintaining various bindery equipment

Basic knowledge of printing related bindery functions

Ability to interpret printing specifications and prioritize

Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

Effective organizational, planning and time management skills

Ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks, and set priorities

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Effective skill exercising initiative and using good judgment to make sound decisions

Effective skill interpreting and applying oral and written instructions

Basic skill with Adobe Acrobat , Microsoft Suite, and associated programs

High school education or equivalent

Desired Qualifications and Education

Requirements:

High school education or equivalent

Exposure to operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining a digital printer-copier press, large format printer, laminator, and various bindery and finishing equipment

Familiarity with various grades and weights of paper, vinyl, and other print materials

Ability to interpret and understand client printing specifications, requirements, and expectations

Software skills including Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat Pro

Bank Secrecy Section (BSA):

Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.