Reprographics Specialist; Reprographics Specialist II), Support Services - Emergency

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, Bookletmaker, 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 paperstock 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 track orders, confirm deliveries, and collaborate with delivery assistants to ensure that time-sensitive projects are handled effectively.
• Other Classification-Related Duties as assigned

• Equivalent to graduation from high school and two years of related work experience required.

• In addition to the knowledge, skills and abilities identified for Position Skill Level I, work at this skill level typically requires the following range of knowledge, skills and abilities. Incumbents are not necessarily expected to possess all of the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined below, but should possess those applicable to their position
• Working knowledge of and the ability to use standard PC and Macintosh…