Contract Printing And Production Technician 2024-01313

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a Contract Production and Printing Technician for the Motor Vehicle Services Program in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This position will support all WYDOT license plate printing and production needs, and serve all Wyoming County Treasurers.

Cheyenne is a steadily growing community along the Front Range, but still true to the history of the Old West. The city offers nearby access to mountain biking, skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities. Cheyenne is also home to the "Daddy of 'em All" - Cheyenne Frontier Days - held every last week of July. Wyoming is one of only seven states with no state income tax.

Human Resource Contact: 307-777-4467

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

• Operates and maintains high-volume printers/machinery and PCs.

• Deals with equipment breakdown during times of critical need, meeting customer needs when they have last-minute pressing deadlines and last-minute changes on printing requests.

• Sets up and operates machines that perform operations that may include but are not limited to the following: license plate and decal manufacturing, license plate shredding, cutting, laminating, and shrink wrapping

• Review printing orders to determine printing specifications, determine customer needs, and guide customers submitting jobs. Explain processes as needed.

• Prioritize and schedule jobs and determine completion time based on workload and customer deadline.

• Perform maintenance on equipment as necessary and contact qualified service techs as needed.

• Ships and delivers printed products throughout the state.

• Supports the County Treasurer's license plate production requirements.

• Responsible for independently completing jobs by setting up operations and maintaining a variety of production equipment

• Determines cause of operating errors and takes corrective action.

• Operates and maintains various machinery including a fork lift, pallet jack, hydraulic tables, metal straighter, calipers, etc.

• Provides efficient, high quality printing and transfer of documents and electronic files in a timely and professional manner.

• Operates computer software.

• Changes and calibrates print heads.

• Changes heat activated color ribbons as needed.

• Performs routine maintenance.

• Utilizes computerized techniques.

• Constantly monitors equipment.

• Maintains records of repairs, calibrations and tests.

• Identifies and analyzes problems to select, implement, and evaluate solutions.

• Completes quality control of finished product.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Forklift Operator Certification or ability to obtain certification

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of the printing and manufacturing fields

• Knowledge of the operation of high volume production printing equipment, production color machines and license plate equipment

• Knowledge of paper characteristics and printing processes

• Knowledge of computer operations and printer options

• Knowledge of basic color theory and color management

• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines

• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services

• Knowledge of computer graphic design techniques and material, design and desktop publishing software

• Knowledge of standard practices, material, techniques and processes used in the pressroom

• Ability to perform basic math skills

• Knowledge of machine operation, repair and troubleshooting, and ability to perform these tasks

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

None - See "Preferences"

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Daily operation of moving machinery/equipment

• Ability to lift and/or carry materials between 50-75 pounds.

• Ability to stand for extended periods

• Works with and around moving machinery, around continuous high noise, chemical odors, and paper dust

• Limited statewide travel to deliver license plates.

• Limited use of a box truck for deliveries.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non- Exempt

• This is an At-Will Employment Contract with no expectation of continued employment and may be dismissed at any time without cause or reason.

• The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.

• E-Verify: WYDOT uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

Supplemental Information

045- Wyoming Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Services

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.