Duplicating Equipment Operator (#983020)

Under direction, operates duplicating equipment to reproduce charts, schedules, bulletins, forms and related documents; performs related duties as required.

This is a journey level class characterized by the responsibility to reproduce written materials by operating an offset duplicating machine and other duplication equipment in accordance with written and/or verbal instructions. This class is distinguished from that of Duplicating Services Supervisor by the latter's responsibility to plan and organize the work of the central duplicating shop.

This is a journey level class characterized by the responsibility to reproduce written materials by operating an offset duplicating machine and other duplication equipment in accordance with written and/or verbal instructions.  

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
 
1. Operates offset duplicating machine; installs sensitized metal printing plate or master copy of plastic-coated paper around press cylinder of machine and locks plate or master copy into position using hand tools; turns hand wheel and ink fountain screws to regulate ink flow; turns elevator crank to raise feed table to proper height.
 
2. Selects paper stock according to color, size, thickness and quantity specified; stacks and positions paper; adjusts feed according to weight of paper; mixes ink, matches colors and ensures proper consistency for printing.
 
3. Prepares masters for dual head press using a photographic process and special camera equipment; prepares masters for NCR paper; adjusts and operates high speed xerography machine.
 
4. Performs miscellaneous duties related to the reproduction of printed material, such as hauling and stacking paper supplies; collating, padding, punching, drilling, binding, folding, stapling and cutting jobs to finished size; completely maintaining work records and routine reports.
 
5. Performs routine preventative maintenance on duplicating equipment; may assist in storekeeping, inventory, and distribution activities; maintains the shop area.

Considerable knowledge of the types, qualities, weights and uses of various paper, inks, solvents and products used with offset duplicating machines; operation of offset duplicating and xerography machines; equipment used in reprographic shops such as joggers, copy sorters, drills, paper cutters, folders and master imagers; types of printing and jobs and requirements encountered in government printing operations; maintenance techniques for duplicating machines.
 
Skill in operating an offset duplicating machine; collators, spiral binders and other such equipment.
 
Ability to operate offset duplicating machine and other reprographic and binding equipment; distinguish between various grades and weights of paper; maintain accurate records and document actions taken; organize and prioritize work assignments; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; make routine arithmetical calculations; proofread and/or edit for printing errors; research technical reference manuals; maintain confidentiality of information; recognize and respect limit of authority and responsibility; distinguish and match ink and paper colors; jog, pad, cut, fold and collate paper of various sizes and weights.

Two (2) years experience operating an offset duplicating press and related bindery equipment is required.    

Incumbent must be able to work in a noisy environment where work may include lifting objects weighing between 50 and 100 pounds.

This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to help determine your qualifications for this position and whether you continue in the recruitment process.  Be sure to answer the questions thoroughly and completely. OMITTED INFORMATION CANNOT BE CONSIDERED OR ASSUMED.