Press Operator (Cylinder Press) I-III
Description
Job Information:
Press Operator (Cylinder Press) I-III– JVN 9649
First Date of Posting: 11/25/24
Last Date of Filing: Until Filled
Authority: OA
Department: Customer Communications
Division/Unit: Marketing Production
Reports to: Manager, Print Shop & Reproduction Services
Work Location: Print Shop, 201-217 Bush Street
Hours of Work: As Needed
Compensation:
Press Operator (Cylinder Press) I (OA), $83,715
Press Operator (Cylinder Press) II (OA), $92,090
Press Operator (Cylinder Press) III (OA), $101,301
Responsibilities:
Under general direction, performs journey-level printing press operator tasks, including set-up, daily equipment inspections; routine maintenance and problem troubleshooting; minor repairs and equipment adjustments. Must have experience with operating high-speed, large volume multi-color Web and Sheet-fed presses. Responsibilities include checking job ticket instructions; preparing and mixing inks; preparing plates and cylinders; checking automatic feeds, impositions, ink densities and press speed. The position will also ensure overall job quality control and adherence to specifications. The incumbent will load, and unload materials using forklifts and other material handling equipment and must consistently adhere to safe work practices.
Education and Experience:
Level I-III
- Five to eight years of recent satisfactory, full-time experience as a press operator on a cylinder type-printing press using the offset-press printing process; or
- A minimum of three years’ experience on offset presses as described in "1" above and any combination of the following education and experience to make up the equivalent of five years of acceptable experience.
- full-time satisfactory experience as an offset printing press operator’s apprentice or helper; or
- education in a technical high school, trade high school, or vocational high school with a major course of study in operating an offset printing press; or
- graduation from a recognized trade school with a major course of study in operating an offset printing press, with a minimum of 600 course hours.
Education must be approved by a state’s Department of Education or comparable agency.
Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of full-time satisfactory apprentice or helper experience as described in “a” above or for each year of completed, relevant high school education as described in ‘b” above. Two years of acceptable experience will be credited for graduation from a recognized trade school as described in “c” above.
Desired Skills:
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Job performance requires the ability to lift 25-40 pounds repetitively.
- Must be willing to work rotation shifts, weekends, and overtime as business needs dictate.
Selection Method:
Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.
Other Information:
Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).
Equal Employment Opportunity:
MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.