The University of Oklahoma
This position is being filled through OU's PEAK Temporary Staffing Service.
We are seeking a Print and Finishing Assistant to join our printing team. The successful candidate will assist in operating and maintaining bindery equipment, support wide-format finishing processes, and contribute to offset press operations. This role focuses on assembling, binding, and finishing printed materials such as books, magazines, catalogs, and wide-format products, as well as supporting offset printing tasks to produce high-quality printed materials. The position requires strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Skills: Assist in operating bindery equipment, including cutters, folders, stitchers, and laminators, to produce finished printed materials. Support wide-format finishing processes, such as mounting, trimming, and applying protective coatings for large-scale prints. Assist in operating offset printing presses, including setup, color calibration, and monitoring print quality to ensure consistency. Prepare and adjust offset press plates and inks to meet job specifications. Help set up bindery, wide-format, and offset press equipment according to job specifications and perform trial runs. Support routine maintenance and troubleshoot issues with bindery, wide-format, and offset press equipment to minimize downtime. Ensure quality control by inspecting finished products and offset printed outputs for accuracy and consistency. Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work environment. Basic math and computer skills for equipment operation and job tracking. Collaborate effectively with interdepartmental teams to meet production goals. Read and understand complex written materials, such as blueprints, job tickets, or technical manuals. Work independently with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Skills: Assist in operating bindery equipment, including cutters, folders, stitchers, and laminators, to produce finished printed materials. Support wide-format finishing processes, such as mounting, trimming, and applying protective coatings for large-scale prints. Assist in operating offset printing presses, including setup, color calibration, and monitoring print quality to ensure consistency. Prepare and adjust offset press plates and inks to meet job specifications. Help set up bindery, wide-format, and offset press equipment according to job specifications and perform trial runs. Support routine maintenance and troubleshoot issues with bindery, wide-format, and offset press equipment to minimize downtime. Ensure quality control by inspecting finished products and offset printed outputs for accuracy and consistency. Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work environment. Basic math and computer skills for equipment operation and job tracking. Collaborate effectively with interdepartmental teams to meet production goals. Read and understand complex written materials, such as blueprints, job tickets, or technical manuals. Work independently with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.