DIGITAL PRESS OPERATOR, C2 PRODUCTION & CREATIVE SERVICES

Req #: 239727 Department: CREATIVE COMMUNICATIONS Posting Date: 10/09/2024 Closing Info: Closes On 10/23/2024 Salary: $38.96 per hour Shift: First Shift Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20220908_a11y.pdf) As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. Creative Communications has an outstanding opportunity for a Digital Press Operator (NE H Teamsters 117 Print) RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for preparing, proofing and printing jobs on a digital color press Maintains high standards of quality by evaluating and monitoring output according to specifications and/or UW & UW Medicine brand standards Performs troubleshooting, maintenance, color calibration, cleaning, and replenishing of consumables Performs advanced duties in the electronic preparation of files for digital printing, including file setup, pre-flight, variable data setup, & file manipulation Responds to customer inquiries regarding on-line ordering system, creates & updates products, and manages the queue for the digital color press from our on-line ordering system. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma and minimum of 3 years work experience at a digital print operation Complete understanding of the printing process and the specific role of digital files, including thorough knowledge of desktop publishing, page layout applications, trapping and imposition, preflight and file preparation Demonstrable mechanical aptitude; ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously; problem solving skills; strong communication, organization, and decision making skills. Ability to effectively work individually or in a team environment PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience on Xerox Iridesse or similar digital press Five or more years work experience at a digital printing operation Experience using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator Acrobat Pro) and Microsoft Suite Knowledge of paper stocks and other substrates. Knowledge of variable data workflow Experience using and updating web-to-print systems Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Arts or related field University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.