• Job Description

  Req#: 35218
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  STARTING SALARY
  $19.428
  POSITION SUMMARY
  Operates various offset printing presses and duplicating machines to reproduce graphic matter, forms, reports, drawings, and other materials utilizing various inks and paper stocks.
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  PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Sets up and operates all complex presses to produce two color, four color, half tone, and multi-color printed materials.
  • Sets up press, positions plate, and runs make ready.
  • Operates a computer to plate system to produce and develop metal plates.
  • Pre-moistens offset-duplicating machines. Receives and reviews work orders, determines paper, color, size, stock, amount of copies, ink color, etc. Loads duplicating machine with ink. Prepares, removes, and positions plate and preserves on duplicating machine. Runs proofs and jobs and forwards to finishing area. Cleans blanket cylinder.
  • Cleans, lubricates, and adjusts equipment used in printing operation.
  • Performs the duties of duplicating machine operators (off set press operator) and copy production clerk as assigned.
  • Operates auxiliary machines, such as collator, folding machine, stapler, cutter, drill, and binder.
  • Occasionally works with confidential/sensitive materials.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.
  SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
  Reporting to this position are the following jobs:
  Job Title
  CHALLENGES
  EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
  • Must pass a physical examination and perform the physical activities associated with this position.
  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Required to lift, carry, and maneuver materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Required to remain in an upright position throughout most of the workday.
  • Chicago Transit Authority requires all employees to be COVID-19 vaccinated. If you are offered employment, you must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or proof that you are in the process of becoming fully vaccinated as part of the hiring process and as a condition of employment. Visit www.transitchicago.com/careers
  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
  • General knowledge in the operation of two to four color off set printing press machines.
  • General knowledge of how to operate a computer to plate system software, collator, folding machine, stapler, cutter, drill, and binding equipment.
  • Ability to effectively clean, lubricate, and adjust equipment used.
  • Ability to work discretely when working with confidential information.
  • Basic computer skills and know how to multipate PDF’s
  WORKING CONDITIONS
  • Subject to noise produced by equipment operating in a print shop.
  • Exposed to conditions associated with the moving parts of print shop.
  • Subject to inks, solvents, paper dust, glues, gums, chemicals, and agents common to the printing trade.
  EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED
  • Various duplicating machines, folding machines, staplers, collators, perforating equipment.
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  Please note, employees and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process, per the applicable labor contracts.
  
  Rate to be determined by applicant's entered service date and service date in union jurisdiction of this classification.
  
  CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
  
  No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees, unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact arc@transitchicago.com prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.
  
  TO BE CONSIDERED APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN THEIR ENTIRETY INCLUDING:
  • UPLOADED RESUME / WORK HISTORY
  • QUALIFICATIONS
  • JOB ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS
  
  
  INFORMATION PROVIDED MUST BE ACCURATE AND TRUTHFUL.
  
  During the hiring process, CTA?s Human Resources department will contact candidates with next steps . Failure to respond to these correspondences in a timely fashion may result in your application being closed out for non-responsiveness.
  
  

• About the company

  The CTA is an Illinois independent governmental agency that started operations on October 1, 1947 upon the purchase and combination of the transportation assets of the Chicago Rapid Transit Company and the Chicago Surface Lines streetcar system.

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