Visual and Performing Arts

Prepress Technicians and Workers

Format and proof text and images submitted by designers and clients into finished pages that can be printed.

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Salary Breakdown

Prepress Technicians and Workers

Average

$45,650

ANNUAL

$21.95

HOURLY

Entry Level

$30,610

ANNUAL

$14.72

HOURLY

Mid Level

$47,440

ANNUAL

$22.81

HOURLY

Expert Level

$60,650

ANNUAL

$29.16

HOURLY


Current Available & Projected Jobs

Prepress Technicians and Workers

1

Current Available Jobs

330

Projected job openings through 2030

Top Expected Tasks

Prepress Technicians and Workers


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Prepress Technicians and Workers

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Computers and Electronics

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Design

KNOWLEDGE

Mathematics

KNOWLEDGE

Production and Processing

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Critical Thinking

SKILL

Monitoring

SKILL

Speaking

SKILL

Time Management

ABILITY

Near Vision

ABILITY

Inductive Reasoning

ABILITY

Problem Sensitivity

ABILITY

Visual Color Discrimination

ABILITY

Visualization


Job Opportunities

Prepress Technicians and Workers

  • Print Production Operator
    City of Tempe    Tempe AZ 85281, US, AZ 85281
     Posted about 2 months    

    PRINT PRODUCTION OPERATOR

    This recruitment is open until the position is filled.

    Applications will be reviewed every 2 weeks.

    Hourly Salary Range:
    $28.84 - $38.50

    The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
    • Pay Increases occur in July
    • 13 Paid Holidays, 1 Personal Day, 8 hours Winter Holiday Leave
    • Vacation Accrual; starts at 9.33 hours/month
    • Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
    • Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
    • Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
    • Medical Reimbursement Program; $53/month
    • Tuition Reimbursement; $6,000/year
    • Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.29% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
    • Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution

    To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:
    Employee Benefit Summary

    Department / Division:
    Information Technology / Business Solutions

    Job Type:
    Full-Time Regular
    This position is classified as safety sensitive.

    Schedule:
    Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

    Job Number:
    RC#902017
    DESCRIPTION
    The Print Production Operator provides city departments with high quality, timely, cost effective and value-added print, mail, and surplus property services. The Print Production Operator participates in the operation of the Print Shop to assist customers in achieving their print goals.. The position is responsible for determining the best method, equipment, materials, tools, and software solutions to complete a project.

    Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
    • Manage print, mail and surplus property contracts for presort mail service, express package service, overflow printing services and surplus property services, this includes reviewing monthly billing costs, settlement of billing issues, and approval of monthly billings for payment issuance.
    • Participate in budget preparation, administration and reporting; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendation; submit justifications for budget items; recommend expenditure requests for designed accounts; monitor and control expenditures and budget accounts.
    • Assist customers and suppliers to develop purchases and specifications for procurement actions; order, monitor and maintain inventory, specialty substrates, materials and supplies.
    • Operate high volume black & white and color digital production printers using industry standard printing software for job setting, digital color saturation, and successful execution of batch files turning digital files into paper output.
    • Operate and maintain large format printer, cutter and laminator.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
    Work Experience:
    Requires two (2) years of experience in print production, operation of computerized reprographic machines, mail center equipment and related equipment.
    Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant’s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

    Education:
    Requires the equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited college in Print Technology or degree related to the core functions of this position.
    The term “equivalent” means that directly related work experience exceeding the required work experience will substitute in equal time increments for college-level education, for example: one year of additional directly related work experience will substitute for one year of college education (30 credit hours).
    Certification, Licenses, and/or Registrations:
    • Possession of a valid driver’s license.
    • Possession of or required to obtain within six (6) months of hire, a valid Arizona forklift operator's certificate.

    ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
    Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:
    - Criminal history background investigation
    - Post offer/pre-employment drug screen. Employees in safety-sensitive job classifications are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational
    - Post offer/pre-employment physical

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
    For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to:
    Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ

    This position is FLSA Non-Exempt – eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.

    Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employees Association (UAEA).

    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.


    Seniority Level

    Some work experience (up to 5 years, non-manager)

    Field of Study

    Government & Public Administration

    Employment Type

    Full Time


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