PRINTER
In New Jersey, Printer is filled through the competitive process: candidates take a civil service exam and are hired off a ranked list, not picked at will.
Qualifying turns on 3 years of relevant experience.
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The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Education
Completion of an accredited vocational, technical, or specialized training program in the printing trades with course work including design and graphics as well as the operation of typesetting, binding, and film processing equipment
Experience
Three (3) years of experience in work involving metal plate and negative production, copy preparation, and the operations of offset presses.
SUBSTITUTION
Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute one (1) year of additional nonsupervisory experience for the required education.
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Occupational Group: Printing
Occupational Family: Printing Operations
Note
The above Job Category Summary and following examples of work are for illustrative purposes only. Any one position may not include all of the tasks listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties which may be performed.
Leads a team or other group of nonsubordinates in assigned tasks.
Operates offset presses, cutting machines, plate makers, and binding machines.
Corrects mechanical binding products such as folding, stapling, drilling, cutting, stitching, or padding.
Removes residue from film processing equipment and plate makers.
Sets up offset presses, plate makers, cutting machines, copiers, and binding machines.
Strips negatives.
Adjusts offset presses.
Makes (burns) plates and negatives.
Corrects flaws in prints or negatives by various techniques such as airbrushing, retouching, or opaquing.
Manipulates (uses) various drafting equipment such as T-squares, compasses, or triangles.
Mixes chemicals or other solutions.
Corrects printing press problems such as tinting, scumming, streaks, slow drying, or double images.
Inventories materials, equipment, parts, or supplies.
Arranges perishable stock by date received.
Designs layouts of graphic or printed materials.
Determines appropriate printing and graphic arts techniques.
Determines when printing requests should be sent to outside vendors.
Selects ink.
Analyzes incoming print requests.
Identifies problems with printing equipment.
Estimates quantity of time, costs, materials, or personnel for the accomplishment of assignments or goals.
Computes numerical data by addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.
Proofreads material for accuracy.
Interprets statistical information.
Verifies that quantity and type of item ordered matches invoice.
Determines feasibility of proposals or plans for additional services.
Settles disputes, conflicts, or problems regarding program or services.
Calms distraught individuals.
Mediates problems that cannot be resolved through other channels.
Provides technical information.
Answers routine questions.
Informs individuals of procedures necessary for completion of forms or applications.
CHARACTERISTIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of procedures for setting up offset presses and plate makers.
Knowledge of established safety procedures and guidelines.
Knowledge of chemicals and solutions used in printing and for developing and fixing film.
Knowledge of printing techniques.
Knowledge of commercial printing plant operations.
Knowledge of the types and characteristics of printing and graphic arts equipment.
Knowledge of procedures for cleaning plate makers and offset presses.
Knowledge of procedures for producing negatives, papers plates, and metal plates.
Knowledge of basic descriptive statistics.
Knowledge of record keeping procedures.
Knowledge of general vocabulary, spelling, and standard English grammar; for example, syntax, punctuation, verb agreement, or tense.
Knowledge of types and characteristics of printing inks.
Knowledge of interpersonal relations.
Knowledge of procedures for stripping negatives.
Knowledge of procedures for operating copiers and binding machines.
Ability to keep accurate records.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, decimals, percentages, and fractions.
Ability to correct printing press problems.
Ability to identify problems with printing equipment and binding machines.
Ability to adjust offset presses, copiers, plate makers, and cutting machines.
Ability to apply laws, rules, or regulations to given situations.
Ability to establish goals and set priorities.
Ability to make precise measurements.
Ability to interact with various people who are in differing situations.
Ability to compare numerical, written, or printed material for accuracy.
Ability to summarize information in written format.
Ability to convey information in written format.
Ability to write information in an organized format.
Ability to communicate orally.
Ability to perceive color differences.
MINIMUM