PPW (Multi-color Sheetfed Press)

Full Job Description

GPO employees possess a diverse array of talent in many administrative fields and trades.

We provide other agencies with innovative services for the printing, publishing, storage, and distribution of digital content.

If you are an energetic, inventive individual looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career opportunity, GPO may be the place for you.

This position is part of the To qualify for the PPW (Multi-color Sheet-fed Press), KX-4401-07 position, applicants must meet the following Screen Out-Element: #1 - Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision.

Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element.

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT ELEMENT below is not sufficient, you will not receive further consideration.

In addition to the SCREENOUT, applicants must also have the ability to perform the following: Reviews job jacket for identification of paper stock, ink, and plates Sets-up feeder and monitors to ensure working properly Assists in press operations involving the installation and removal of plates, blankets, and rollers Monitors press for any problems Delivers completed work to designated weigh area Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement to be considered.

Major Duties:

• Reviews job jacket for identification of paper stock, ink, and plates, gathers materials and supplies, notifies pressperson when supplies are diminishing and need to be reordered.
• Obtains stock from designated area by use of a truck, loads stock into feed unit of press by hand or with the use of a truck, sets pre-loader, brings load to pre-staging area height, and engages feeder tapes.
• Transports plates to press, bends plates, and inserts plates in pre-loader; assists pressperson in mounting and/or packing plates and/or blankets.
• Sets-up feeder and ensures that paper is moving properly through the press and is in register, monitors side guide to make certain that stock is operating properly.
• Monitors press for any problems and notifies pressperson immediately of any problems.