Visual and Performing Arts

Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators

Perform work involved in developing and processing photographic images from film or digital media.

Salary Breakdown

Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators

Average

$41,890

ANNUAL

$20.14

HOURLY

Entry Level

$29,690

ANNUAL

$14.27

HOURLY

Mid Level

$38,370

ANNUAL

$18.45

HOURLY

Expert Level

$60,650

ANNUAL

$29.16

HOURLY


Current Available & Projected Jobs

Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators

3

Current Available Jobs

90

Projected job openings through 2032

Top Expected Tasks

Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators

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

KNOWLEDGE

Customer and Personal Service

KNOWLEDGE

Computers and Electronics

KNOWLEDGE

Production and Processing

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Mechanical

SKILL

Operations Monitoring

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Quality Control Analysis

SKILL

Reading Comprehension

SKILL

Service Orientation

ABILITY

Near Vision

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

ABILITY

Visual Color Discrimination

ABILITY

Oral Expression

ABILITY

Written Comprehension


Job Opportunities

Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators

  • Production Assistant, University Printing Services (Part-Time Temporary)
    Northern Arizona University    Flagstaff, AZ 86011
     Posted 8 days    

    Production Assistant, University Printing Services (Part-Time Temporary)

    Location: Printing Services

    Regular/Temporary: Temporary

    Job ID: 608364

    Full/Part Time: Part-Time

    Workplace Culture

    NAU aims to be the nation's preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.

    https://nau.edu/president/strategic-plan/

    Special Information

    **This is a part-time position working at the Flagstaff Mountain Campus.**

    Job Description

    Printing Services is the on-campus printing support service for Northern Arizona University. We are seeking a hard-working, reliable, and organized individual to aid the production departments with routine production and fulfillment duties.

    Duties

    • Set up and operate production printing and finishing equipment in the Digital Print Production and Large Format Production departments.
    • Review job tickets for job specifications.
    • Prioritize job tickets for completion and deliver jobs by due date.
    • Perform visual inspections to verify product meets quality expectations.
    • Maintain cleanliness and organization in job area.
    • Use job management and job tracking systems efficiently.
    • Diagnose and report equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
    • Pack and prepare jobs for delivery.
    • Intake incoming jobs and printing materials while following correct procedures.
    • Assist other print shop areas as needed.
    • Maintain regular attendance.

    Minimum Qualifications

    • High School Diploma or Equivalent

    Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

    • Ability to work with diverse individuals and communities.
    • Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships.
    • Skill in basic math
    • Ability to problem solve
    • Excellent organizational skills.
    • Basic Computer proficiency.
    • Ability to use independent judgment and discretion in setting daily priorities to complete tasks.
    • Demonstrated commitment to cultural diversity and ability to work collaboratively with different constituencies, including individuals or groups with diverse experience levels.
    • Ability to lift to 50 lbs.

    Background Information

    This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/.. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/. is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

    Salary

    Salary is $20 an hour.

    FLSA Status

    This position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The incumbent is eligible for overtime pay or compensatory time according to University policy. Further, the employee must submit timesheets that accurately reflect all hours worked.

    Benefits

    This is a part-time, non-benefit eligible position.

    Learning and Development

    Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development. https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/orientation/ includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days.

    Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship

    NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

    Application Deadline

    May 26, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

    How to Apply

    To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button by midnight of the application deadline. If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.

    If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, http://DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Protected Veterans. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

    https://in.nau.edu/Human-Resources/Posters-Required-by-Law/

    NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.

    To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6161808

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    Field of Study

    Education

    Employment Type

    Part Time

  • Photo/video assistant
    Epic Photography    phoenix, AZ 85085
     Posted 28 days    

    Photo/video assistant. Help with photo shoots and editing both video and still photos. Some experience with photoshop/premier-pro would be good. Most photo shoots start in the afternoon and go into early evening. Must have a sense of color, composition and interest in learning this field. This is an on-demand position as needed, the more ability you have the more opportunities for hours. Position can grow into full time.


    Seniority Level

    Entry (student)

    Field of Study

    Visual and Performing Arts

    Employment Type

    Part Time

  • Print Production Operator
    City of Tempe    Tempe AZ 85281, US, AZ 85281
     Posted about 1 year    

    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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