Asofttek

The Mainframe Computer Operator will provide onsite operational support for the mainframe data center, supporting high-volume printing, mainframe job processing, report distribution, and Production Control operations.
The position requires hands-on experience operating and maintaining high-speed laser printers, impact printers, and burster equipment within a mainframe data center environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Operate and monitor high-speed laser printers, impact printers, and bursters within a mainframe data center.
Set up printers based on instructions received from mainframe computer consoles.
Load and replenish paper, toner, developer, and other required printing media.
Remove, organize, and prepare completed print jobs for customer distribution.
Process and manage report distribution accurately and efficiently.
Unload boxes of paper and forms required for production printing.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized printer operating area.
Remove empty printer boxes, toner containers, and loose paper from the work area.
Communicate with mainframe operating-system personnel and printer maintenance contractors when system or printer malfunctions occur.
Support Production Control personnel with operational activities.
Submit, schedule, monitor, and track jobs using JCL within TSO/ISPF.
Monitor job execution and assist with troubleshooting operational issues.
Track scheduled activities and ensure timely completion of assigned print and processing tasks.
Notify the appropriate GPO personnel when recycling/baling bins are full.
Maintain accurate handling and tracking of scheduled tasks and completed reports.
Perform other operational duties necessary to maintain uninterrupted mainframe printing and processing operations.

Required Experience:

In-depth hands-on experience operating and maintaining high-speed laser printers, impact printers, and burster equipment in a mainframe data center environment.
Experience supporting mainframe printing and production-processing operations.
Working knowledge of TSO/ISPF and JCL for submitting, scheduling, monitoring, and tracking mainframe jobs.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot or appropriately escalate printer and mainframe operational issues.
Ability to accurately process print jobs, reports, and scheduled production activities.
Ability to work effectively in an operational data center environment and coordinate with Production Control and maintenance personnel.
Important: The solicitation does not specify a particular degree, certification, number of years of experience, citizenship requirement, or security clearance for the operators. The critical stated technical requirement is demonstrated experience with the specified printer equipment in a mainframe data center environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience supporting government, commercial, or enterprise mainframe data center operations.
Experience with high-volume production printing and report distribution.
Experience working with IBM mainframe operational environments.
Experience with JCL, TSO, and ISPF.
Strong troubleshooting, communication, and operational documentation skills.
Ability to work independently while following established production procedures.

Physical/Operational Requirements:

The position involves hands-on operation of production printing equipment, replenishment of paper and consumables, handling boxes of paper/forms, and maintaining the printer operating area.
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Mainframe Computer Operator