This position is located at Bureau of Engraving and Printing, within the PLATE PRINTING DIVISION DCF. As a Plate Printer, you will perform work utilizing a variety of complex and usually high-speed large format Intaglio Plate Printing presses.

Duties

As a Plate Printer, you will: - Make press ready to print in accordance with established Bureau of the Engraving and Printing (BEP) procedures. - Install and position plates and/or chablons, secure and check materials needed such as paper, inks, rigging boards, wiper rollers, etc. - Lubricate press as necessary, load press, make all adjustments of peripheral devices and attachments. - Operate the press, stopping and starting it as necessary. - Continuously observe production of the press and makes all single and multiple operating adjustments. ***The BEP is currently in the process of having a new facility built in Beltsville, MD and expect to move to the new facility within the next 5 years. If selected, you may be sent and/or reassigned to the new Beltsville facility. By applying to this position, you understand this potential requirement.

Requirements

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. You must meet the screen-out element: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision, normally addressed at the beginning of the online questions. In addition, you must also obtain an average score of two (2) for the following elements for this position as addressed through the online question in order to be considered minimally qualified. Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision, Operation of Printing Press, Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic, and Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment. Physical Requirements: The work requires climbing and prolonged standing, stretching, bending and reaching during the operations and maintenance of the press. The incumbent is exposed to potential skin irritations from the inks and solvents used and there is inherent risk of injury involved with operating large machinery with many moving parts. The incumbent lifts & carries supplies and materials weighing up to 50 lbs. Performs regular and recurring assignments requiring physical effort. Vision requirements are use of both eyes, depth perception, ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors, near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4. Hearing required (aid permitted). Manual dexterity is required for the operation and adjustment of equipment and for the hand operations associated with binding and finishing activities. Must be extremely alert and attentive to work and equipment operations to ensure accuracy, detect equipment malfunctions and defective products, to avoid spoilage, and to ensure adherence to all safety requirements. AND You must show in your experience in online application that you possess the knowledge, skill and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address PLATE PRINTING DIVISION DCF Administrative Resource Center Parkersburg, WV 26101 US
• Name: Applicant Call Center
• Phone: 304-480-7300
• Email: [email protected]