PRINT SHOP TECHNICIAN

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Serve as technician over the all photography, plate making, film
assembly and stripping, copying and bindery operations in the reproduction of
manuals, books, pamphlets, forms and other matter which require the use of
such equipment as a large copying camera, Xerox cameras and copiers,
processors, and fusers, film and plate washers, ‎120 line-‎133 line halftone
screens, film printers, vacuum frame, photo printer, layout, rub up and
opaquing tables, chemicals, specialized materials, and other precision
instruments.
B. DMA shall exercise technical leadership and ability overall production
activities of the Printing Shop consisting of (‎1) Offset presses, (‎2) Cameras,
(‎3) Plate making, and (‎4) Duplicating Bindery operations. This includes
planning and scheduling work based on needs, requests, priorities, equipment
capabilities, availability of personnel, and job specifications. Continuously
studies methods, procedures, and techniques of workflow for the most effective
use of equipment, personnel, and materials. Plans unique or unusual
assignments schedule, and if necessary, methods of completion. Inspects
equipment, oversees maintenance work, and makes recommendations concerning
equipment replacement as necessary. Establishes and defines quantity and
quality standards and periodically inspects work of others for both.
C. Coordinates the activities of the Print Shop with RSLFAC personnel who
use the finished products. Notifies all concerned of problems such as
inability to provide items by
requested dates, infringement upon copyright laws, etc., and attempts to
address their resolution. Maintains production records and supply files and
submits production and
supply reports. Exercises full authority over personnel responsibilities
(i.e., granting leave, details, disciplinary actions, performance appraisals)
over subordinates. Promotes safety, cost
reduction, and other specialized management.
D. May be required to perform other qualified duties as may be assigned
by the functional supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:,
A. High School Diploma is required or equivalent.
B. Bachelor degree in business management is desired.
C. Specialized training in Film Assembly and Stripping, Plate Making,
Offset Photography,
and Offset Press Operation is mandatory in ‎3 out of the ‎4 listed. Specialized
training in
print shop operations is required.
D. Minimum of seven (‎7) years of experience in printing shop operations is
required. At least
four (‎4) years must have been at the technician with leadership level and
three (‎3) at the
apprentice/working level.
E. Special skills are required in providing cross training for employees
in the print shop. Must
be skilled in proper use and operations of offset presses, cameras, plate
making
processes, and duplicating/bindery operations. Must be capable of providing
assessments
to the RSLFAC on running efficient print shop operations and providing annual
budgets for
consumable materials, repair, and preventive maintenance of print shop
equipment.
F. Must be able to handle prolonged standing, bending, and reaching for
long periods of time.
Good eye-hand coordination; and lifting and carrying copy materials and
supplies weighing
up to ‎20 lbs are required. The plate making work requires energetic arm
movement when
plates are processed by hand. May require frequent lifting and carrying of
plate making
materials weighing up to ‎50 lbs. Must be able to speak, read, and understand
the English
and Arabic languages. Non-smoker is desired.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices
provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion,
color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran 's
status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure,
medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran
status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of
the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any
other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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