This position is located at Bureau of Engraving and Printing, within the Plate Printing Division WCF. As a Plate Printer (Intermediate), you will be responsible for press operations, and for meeting quantity and quality standards of printing.

Duties

The following are the duties of this position at the WG-3. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position. Make press ready to print in accordance with established procedures. Install and position plates or cylinders; secures and checks materials need such as denominated paper, inks, rigging boards, wiping rolls, etc., paying particular attention to those specialized materials needed for NCD and IMP printing. 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 including the impression and plate mechanisms, wiping and polishing devices, ink fountains, feeder and delivery devices, etc. Use visual inspection and Nata Save inspection equipment, if installed, make frequent detailed examinations of printing quality, and take immediate corrective action to minimize spoilage. Stop and secure the press at the end of the production run or shift and ensures the security of all stock. As required, make reports of press operation and production data. Perform transactions as required in accordance with established BEP accountability procedures.

Requirements

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Must have successfully completed the four-year Plate Printer apprenticeship or the two­ year Plate Printer (Intermediate) program. You must meet the screen-out element Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen out), normally addressed at the beginning of the online questions. To meet the screen-out element, applicants must have: Experience working as a Journeyman Pressman, operating a large format Offset Press, without direct supervision on recurring tasks. All unusual situations are referred to a supervisor. 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 (Screen out) Operation of Printing Press, Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Plate Printing Division WCF Administrative Resource Center Parkersburg, WV 26101 US
• Name: Applicant Call Center
• Phone: 304-480-7300
• Email: [email protected]