Offset Printer Operator Jobs in Louisiana (NOW HIRING)

About this Job Northwestern State University is currently seeking a skilled Printing Master Operator to join our University Printing Services. This position operates and maintains offset printing press and finishing equipment to produce high-quality printed materials supporting university operations, academic departments, and campus communications. University Printing Services provides timely, cost-effective, high-quality printing solutions that support the university's academic, administrative, and outreach missions by helping departments communicate effectively while maintaining consistent institutional branding.

Ideal candidates should possess the following competencies: Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions. Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement. Driving Results: The ability to set and pursue goals, maintain focus amid competing demands, and deliver results.

Focusing on Customers: The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers. Minimum Qualifications Three years of experience in printing operations. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: Key Responsibilities: Printing Operations - Prepares and operates offset presses (A, B, Dick 350 and 360), producing invitations, envelopes, letterhead, postcards, NCR forms, and other printed materials. Darkroom & Plate Processing - Shoots negatives, mixes chemicals for developing, and strips/burns metal offset plates for print production. Finishing Services - Collates, staples, folds, trims, punches, and binds finished materials, checking each job for accuracy against instructions.

Equipment Operation - Runs finishing equipment including folders, perforators, laminators, drills, and industrial paper cutters. Customer & Office Support - Assists customers with drop-off/pickup of print orders Position-Specific Details: Appointment type: Full-time (This vacancy is a promotional opportunity for current, permanent employees of Northwestern State University.) Work schedule: Monday to Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM; Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Work location: University Printing Services Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy

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Contact Information: Antigone Speed, HR Specialist speeda@nsula.edu Northwestern State University Institutional Effectiveness & Human Resources Notice of Non-Discrimination (Full Disclosure) Northwestern State University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. All complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Director of Title IX Compliance and Title IX Coordinator, Julie Powell (318-357-5570), Room 306 of the Friedman Student Union, or email tix@nsula.edu

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