Description
About the Role
Under the close supervision of the Reproduction Equipment Supervisor or Principal Reproduction Equipment Operator, the Senior Reproduction Equipment Operator performs various types of reproduction work and digital format printing. This includes operating printing presses. The Senior Reproduction Equipment Operator is responsible for their own work product which is evaluated on the basis of quality, productivity and efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Setup, operation and cleaning of sheet-fed offset printing and duplicating equipment doing all types of offset reproductions, including half-tones, work requiring critical register, and work in several colors.
- Operate the following equipment: Xerox Nuvera 144, Ryobi 3200CD, Heidelberg Printmaster QM46, Oce'900, Mitsubishi DPX2 Platemaker, Duplo System 4000 Bookletmaker, Perfecta Cutters 45" and 36", Morgana Digifold, Brackett Circular Padder, Baumfolder 2020 and other comparable machines, or advanced designed machines used for the same purposes as those machines listed above.
- Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs on offset reproduction equipment.
- Performs collating on automatic collators such as the Duplo collators equipped with automatic folding and saddle stitching equipment; plastic comb binding on semi-automatic and manual equipment; paper punching; paper trimming on electro-hydraulic equipment; folding and setting up, operating, cleaning, and doing preventive maintenance and making minor repairs on all bindery equipment.
- Performs bindery tasks including Spiral binding, wire O binding, tape binding, uni-bind, saddle stitch, and padding.
- Responsible for scanning of documents and saving as a PDF as needed.
- Makes recommendations regarding operations, materials and equipment.
- Acts for a Principal Reproduction Equipment Operator in his or her absence.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
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Additional Information
- Location Port Authority Technical Center (PATC).
- Mandatory Overtime may be required.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must present the following qualifications to be considered eligible for this position:
- Graduated from a standard four-year high or vocational school or possess a recognized equivalency certificate.
- One year of work experience operating various duplicating, printing, and associated equipment.
- Possess a valid driver's license.
- Demonstrate knowledge of operation and maintenance of reproduction equipment including offset duplicators, Engineering Drawing machines (Oce), photo-direct and plate making equipment, collators, folders, trimming, punching and other bindery equipment.
- Recognize paper quality and characteristics.
- Perform physical labor in relation to duties such as lifting and transporting heavy packages up to 40 pounds.
- Be able to workday and night shifts, with overtime as required, as well as weekend and holiday work.
Selection Process
The application process varies by position, but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s). Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check.
Compensation & Benefits
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package, hybrid work options for many positions, and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.
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How to Apply:
Interested candidates should apply to this job by clicking on the "Apply Now" button and submitting a resume. The Port Authority of NY & NJ welcomes veteran and military spouse applications.
Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
About The Port Authority:
Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country. The agency's network of aviation, ground, rail, and seaport facilities is among the busiest in the country, supports more than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than twenty three billion in annual wages and eighty billion in annual economic activity. The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where the 1,776-foot-tall One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.