Job Details

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.