Reprographics Specialist; Reprographics Specialist II), Support Services

Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to support the department and campus community by producing printed materials efficiently and in a timely manner using a variety of print methods including digital printing (black and white, color, and envelope printing) and large format printing, as well as various bindery and finishing techniques for a polished, finished product.

• Work independently, under general supervision, to maintain color calibrations, manage supply inventory, and ensure the overall functionality of various color and monochrome printers.
• Utilize EFI Fiery RIP software applications to maximize cost savings, minimize the use of paper and toner, shorten production runs, and improve turnaround times.
• Inspect incoming files for print quality, visual identity and graphic standards, and copyright compliance.
• Process digital print and envelope orders using various paper stocks and envelope sizes, applying image-quality enhancements as required.
• Evaluate final printed materials for image quality, consistency, and adherence to production specifications.
• Manage paper catalog settings for specialty papers and adjust feed trays and printer settings to accommodate humidity, static, and other environmental factors affecting print quality.
• Use design software to ensure artwork is properly sized for blank items used in sublimation printing.
• Orient and mirror artwork as necessary to fit sublimation blanks.
• Print designs using a sublimation printer and prepare items for transfer by preheating the heat press and securing the print to the blank with heat‑resistant tape.
• Apply the appropriate heat and pressure for the required amount of time based on the blank material being used.
• Allow completed items to cool and inspect them for quality and imperfections.

• Inspect and Pre‑Flight images using Adobe Acrobat, impose files in Onyx Production House software, Mimaki Rasterlink, and Flexi.
• Print Files to Canon Aqueous and Mimaki UV wide format printing machines as required based on media selections.
• Monitor print qualities, ink and media levels throughout the printing process.
• Operate GBS Spire III wide format thermal laminator – including loading of media rolls.
• Install media into banner stand hardware.
• Provide customer contour cutting on specialty projects and medias.
• Mount printed vinyls to coroplast and sintra rigid boards.
• Cut, trim, and finish banners with banner tape, squeegee, and grommets.

• Ability to operate a wide range of equipment including but not limited to automated Paper Cutter, Booklet maker, Folder, Creaser, Business card slitter/cutter, 3 hole drill, padding rack for carbonless and standard padding orders.
• Prepare completed orders for delivery by shrink wrapping or boxing, other duties as assigned.
• Operate Perfecta paper cutter as needed to prepare paper stock for printing and bindery processes.
• Operate MBM Velocity and Count creasing machines.
• Operate Horizon Folder, 3-Hole Drill, use of padding racks for NCR and standard padding orders.
• Prepare completed orders for delivery by shrink wrapping or boxing and attaching order forms, and perform other related duties as assigned

• Work independently, under general supervision to process PDF files and output for digital printing.
• Utilize pre‑press interface software as needed for press operation.
• Basic Graphic design to clean up files and in some instances recreate artwork. Other classification related duties as assigned.

• Provide complex technical support for specialty orders and consultations for cost savings and rush orders.
• Assist clients with clarifications on paper types and online ordering.
• Utilize the File Maker database to…