Composition Operator

Starting Salary Range $18/hr

Composition operators are responsible for digitally creating business forms, checks, statements, invoices, super bills, business cards, letterhead, envelopes, and other various product types that will ultimately be printed on our traditional and/or digital press equipment. Included in the composition operator’s responsibilities will be the creation of digital and hard copy representations of final printed products for use 

in proofing to our external customers. Composition operators are also required to utilize and operate our plate making equipment to output poly and metal plates for use on our traditional press equipment. Participation in routine general maintenance of our plating and processing equipment is also required.

Qualified candidates will possess the ability to apply common sense understanding while carrying out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to solve and deal with problems utilizing available resources while maintaining high productivity and creating minimal interruption to workflow. Able to work without or with very little immediate supervision. Ability to quickly identify the task/s required to complete work in the established time restraints. Ability to work quickly and maintain composure under high stress conditions. 

Computer Skills:

Microsoft Windows 7 and higher 

Microsoft Excel – beginner or higher

Design Software Skills:

Adobe Design Suite – intermediate or higher

                Illustrator

                InDesign

                Photoshop

                Acrobat

Macromedia/Adobe Freehand MX – intermediate or higher

General Office Duties:

Copying/Scanning/Printing

Creating and maintaining digital file systems

General housekeeping of work area and department

General Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, divide, and multiply all units of measure including fractions, whole numbers, decimals, and percentages

Ability to read a ruler and make accurate measurements

Physical Demands:

Ability to sit for extended periods up to 4-6hrs

Ability to walk and stand for extended periods up to 4-6hrs

Ability to lift and move up to 25lbs for short duration and in repetition