Printing Second Pressman - 3rd Shift

Summary This position is located at Bureau of Engraving and Printing, within the Plate Printing Division, Washington, DC facility. As an Intermediate Plate Printer, you will perform work under the direction of a journeyperson Plate Printer to include work utilizing a variety of complex and high-speed intaglio presses printing U.Responsibilities As an Intermediate Plate Printer, you will: Set up and operate intaglio printing presses to include installing and positioning plates and rollers, secure and check materials needed such as paper, inks, rigging boards, wiping rolls, etc., Use and maintain tools and measuring instruments associated with printing operations. Use trade and technical practices in the operation of Intaglio printing presses. to complete assignments with less than normal supervision. in completing assignments with less than normal supervision. Monitor electronic press systems and inspection systems and maintain close, multi-color registration on high-speed production presses. *To complete the Intermediate Plate Printer program, you must successfully complete 4160 hours of on-the-job training, and you must continually update technical knowledge of new presses and plate printing techniques. All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. Undergo a tax compliance review. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position. Wear required safety clothing and/or equipment required by the position. Shift Work: This facility operates on a 24 hour per day, three-shift basis. Assignment to a specific shift cannot be guaranteed. The successful applicant must be available to work on all three shifts (day/evening/midnight) on a rotational basis. Weekend work and overtime, if applicable, will be scheduled when needed based on production requirements as determined by Management. Citizen or U.S. citizen to apply. You must meet the screen-out element, Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision, normally addressed at the beginning of the online questions. I am currently in a training program learning to operate a large format high-speed, sheet fed and or web/sheet Offset Press with direct supervision. In addition, you must also obtain an average score of two (2) for the following elements for this position as addressed through the online question in order to be considered minimally qualified. Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (screen-out element) Operation of Printing Press Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Education Additional Information Physical Requirements: Work is performed in a standing position and considerable bending, stooping, crouching, climbing and stretching are required to operate the equipment and to make necessary adjustments. There is also moderate to heavy lifting of materials. Pushing and pulling requirements by use of a manual floor jack for moving loads up to and around the equipment.Manual dexterity is required for the operation and adjustment of equipment and for the hand operations associated with printing activities. Must be extremely alert and attentive to work and equipment operations to ensure accuracy, detect equipment malfunctions and defective products, to avoid spoilage, and to ensure adherence to all safety requirements. AND You must show in your experience in online application that you possess the knowledge, skill and abilities to perform the duties of the position. This is a bargaining unit position. During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. The facility typically shuts down annually between Christmas and New Year's Day. As such, all BEP employees must take leave for workdays during the shutdown period. The background investigation process conducted by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing is very thorough. Falsification discovered in security documents or during the background investigation process may result in an immediate negative suitability determination or immediate revocation of your interim clearance (if applicable).