Digital Press Operator Senior

Arizona Public Service generates clean, reliable and affordable energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

 

Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country’s fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.

 

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.  

Summary

The Senior Digital Press Operator sets-up and operates full range of digital presses and related equipment to produce complex, full color printed materials. Performs routine maintenance and adjustments on digital printing equipment using software programs. Calibrates multiple variables in the printing press set-up such as dimension, color or contrast. Coordinates numerous printing projects occurring at the same time on multiple machines; creates schedules to reflect the various deadlines.

Minimum Requirements

High School diploma/GED. Five (5) years of printing experience on a digital printing press.

• Strong computer skills around Adobe product, Creative Suite 6 and MicroSoft Office.
• Experience with jpg, eps, pdf, cmyk, rgb, and other image formats.
• Able to operate related digital bindery equipment including cutting, folding, scoring, etc.
• Experience performing routine maintenance and adjustments on bindery and digital printing equipment.
• Ability to transport materials weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Able to work nights and overtime.

Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing work properties and work in noisy environment.
• Interact effectively and courteously with all levels of personnel, customers, vendors, and other parties.
• Vision sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.

Nuclear requirement:

Any PVNGS employee may be called upon to serve as a member of the Emergency Response Organization (ERO) and will be expected to fulfill their obligation as an ERO member.
Any PVNGS employee may be called upon to support a refueling or short-notice outage.This includes line roles and responsibilities as necessary to execute outage activities.
These are conditions of employment at PVNGS.

Major Accountabilities

1) Operates digital printing equipment to minimize product costs. Plans assigned jobs to maximize production. Produces high quality work that meets client specifications and within required time frames.

2) Rips (reformat, edit and copy) files produced from data files using digital print equipment.

3) Reviews color and makes adjustments as needed.

4) Troubleshoots problems during the printing process and makes corrections as necessary.

5) Performs routine equipment maintenance.

6) Performs basic bindery operations including cutting, folding, scoring, etc.
 

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment proces