Print Shop Assistant

This onsite role offers up to 30 hours per week and provides a great opportunity to build hands on experience in a professional print shop environment. While health benefits are not offered for this part time position the role includes a required 7 percent retirement contribution that helps you start saving for your future. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys learning new skills and contributing to a team in a steady and supportive work setting.

Position Overview 

Supports the production of printed materials by completing basic print tasks that ensure smooth daily operations. Contributes to the quality and accuracy of print projects through consistent preparation of materials and equipment. Provides reliable assistance to print shop staff by performing routine tasks that help maintain an efficient and organized work environment.

Essential Job Functions

1. Load paper and materials and set up basic print jobs according to written instructions.
2. Operate entry level print shop equipment such as copiers and printers with directions from senior staff.
3. Complete simple binding and finishing tasks including folding, cutting and assembling printed items.
4. Maintain a clean and organized work area and restock supplies as needed.
5. Move boxes materials and completed print items and deliver them to designated areas within the building.
6. Other duties as assigned.

Non-essential Job Functions
 

Qualifications

Experience / Education Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent with experience in basic print or production tasks preferred
• Experience working in a print shop or similar setting is helpful but not required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Requires excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to relate to persons with a variety of cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds.
• Uses basic computer programs to complete simple tasks and follow written instructions
• Organizes work materials and manages time to complete tasks as assigned
• Follows safety procedures and reports equipment concerns senior staff
• Works well in a team environment and supports daily print shop operations
• Maintains reliability and consistent attendance in a part time schedule

Supervisory Detail

• Supervision Exercised: No supervisory responsibility.
• Supervision Received:Supervised by procedures or by supervisor through periodic monitoring of progress and performance.

Working Conditions

• Location:TAC Building, Austin, TX
• Teleworking Agreement Available:No
• Required to work weekends, nights or be on call:No
• Travel Requirement:No
• Keyboarding:Occasionally —Both
• Filing:Sometimes
• Operation of a computer mouse with their dominant hand:Always

Physical Requirements
1.    Sitting    Always
2.    Always     Always 
3.    Walking    Always
4.    Speaking    Never
5.    Hearing    Never
6.    Squatting    Always
7.    Bending    Always
8.    Reaching    Always
9.    Twisting    Always
10.    Crawling    Occasionally
11.    Climbing    Occasionally
12.    Driving a motor vehicle    Never
13.    Walking on rough ground    Never
14.    Exposure to changes of temperature/humidity    Always
15.    Exposure to dust/fumes/gases/chemicals    Always
16.    Being near moving machinery    Always
17.    Working from heights    Occasionally

This position requires:Occasionally lifting and/or carrying 50 pounds

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER:
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.