This position is located at Bureau of Engraving and Printing, within the ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - MANUFACTURING. As a Pressman (OFFSET/LEPE/COPE PAK), you will perform work requiring a wide variety of complex tasks associated with Offset and Typographic Printing technologies including printing U.S. government securities of currency.

Duties

As a Pressman (OFFSET/LEPE/COPE PAK), you will: - Receive print order and determine or conform to the correct ink rotation and placement of plates for achieving the highest quality Offset Printing possible. - Prepare the printing plates, using a plate bender, for installation on the Super Simultan Printing Press plate cylinders and blankets for installation on all six-blanket cylinders. - Check paper thickness and adjust impression cylinders accordingly. - Make necessary adjustments to the press feeder and delivery systems. - Document all security loads of paper as required and adheres to the security rules and regulations set forth. ***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), Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment. Physical Requirements: Work is performed in a standing position and considerable bending, stooping, crouching, climbing and stretching are required to operate the equipment and to make necessary adjustments. There is also moderate to heavy lifting of weights up to 70 pounds of paper stock and rolls of plastic. Pushing and pulling requirements are 800 pounds assisted by use of a manual floor jack for moving loads up to and around the equipment. Good eyesight is required as well as eye-hand coordination. Eyesight required is use of both eyes, depth perception, ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors. 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 ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - MANUFACTURING Administrative Resource Center Parkersburg, WV 26101 US
• Name: Applicant Call Center
• Phone: 304-480-7300
• Email: [email protected]