Production Operator - Print Shop

Position summary:The Production Operator will be responsible for keeping the print shop running smoothly, operating a wide variety of digital and large format print equipment, maintaining digital production equipment, and providing essential communication to team members and clients.Position responsibilities:Reviewing job tickets and managing assigned workflow to ensure all orders are completed on time.Maintain and maximize machine efficiency.Understand and run all maintenance routines for the equipment.Prepare files for print production: Experience with Fiery and Onyx software will be an advantage.Understand the finishing process of printed materials including running bindery equipment.Maintain a clean and safe work area.Provide excellent customer service to customers and fellow employees.Maintain the highest possible quality of work product.Other duties as assignedMinimum Position Requirements:Experience working with digital printers, wide format devices and bindery equipmentMust be able to prepare and troubleshoot PDF documents and make minor editsMust have a basic understanding of color managementMust have a basic understanding of graphics and image file formats.Experience with digital cut sheet press and wide format.Must be able to work a flexible scheduleMust be able to work with large size mediaMust be a problem solver: someone who is not afraid to ask questions and help find solutions to optimize our everyday tasks.Must be able to stand for eight hours and lift up to 100lbsSupervisory Responsibilities: 0 Full-Time Direct Reports 0 Part-Time Direct ReportsPhysical Demands and Work Environment:Work is normally performed in a production work environment.Physical effort required; the employee must regularly lift and/or move 50 pounds and occasionally move up to 100 pounds.Exposure to physical risk.Safety:Provide resources for safe operation of units. Create and support workplace safety.Benefits and Perks36-hour work week for a healthy work life balance as well generous paid leave time. Health, life, and income protection insurance are provided. An excellent retirement program through the Teacher Retirement SystemFull Time employees have free use of the college's recreational/fitness facilities.Full Time employees are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) after 10 years of service.Tuition scholarships are for the employee and dependent children. Compensation for this 12-month position is $32,574Kilgore College does not participate in the federal Social Security program. As a result, employees/retirees of the college are subject to the federal Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and possibly the Government Pension Offset (GPO) laws. For information on the WEP and the GPO, visit the Social Security Administration's website at http://www.ssa.gov/gpo-wep.Kilgore College is a two-year, comprehensive public community college with a campus in Kilgore and an extension center in Longview, Texas. With approximately 6,000 students, Kilgore College is a student-centered institution characterized by excellence in teaching and quality learning opportunities. Kilgore College is focused on continually improving their students' holistic experience leading them to success in life while improving access to higher education and partnering with those who advance the vision of a stronger community culturally, socially and economically.Vision Statement: We commit to be the higher education institution of choice in Northeast Texas.Positions will remain open until filled. Teaching positions will be required to submit official transcripts upon an offer of employment. An offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check. Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity within three (3) days of being hired. Failure to submit proof within the required time shall result in immediate employment termination. All position appointments are subject to approval by the college's Board of Trustees.This description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or with notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Kilgore College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or 34 C.F.R. Part 104, veteran's status or genetic information in its educational programs, employment policies or activities.Know Your Rights Employment NoticeEmployee Rights and Responsibilities Under the Family and Medical Leave ActAll positions are located in Kilgore, TX. No fully remote positions are available at this time. All employees must be available to physically present to work on the Kilgore, TX or Longview, TX Campus.All positions are considered security-sensitive and subject to a background check pre-employment.