ASSISTANT PRINTER - PRINTER - Print Services
Southwest Research Institute

Who We Are:
The Communications Department leads print and digital communications on behalf of SwRI, its staff, and its broad technical programs. Responsibilities include developing internal and external technical and corporate messaging materials, coordinating SwRI's presence at tradeshows and other events, and providing creative and print services in support of these and other programs. The Print Services team supports these efforts with exceptional customer service and practical solutions, producing professionally finished products that well represent the organization.
Objectives of this Role:

• Greet internal customers when they call, email, or enter Print Services, determine their needs, and offer the appropriate print solutions.
• Collaborate with customers to understand requirements for flyers, business cards, mailers, brochures, note pads, posters, stickers, and other print materials.
• Review job specifications and operate digital and copier printers to produce high-quality print materials.
• Document project information and bill labor and materials accordingly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Manage bulk variable printing, sorting, and mailing of large color and black & white print jobs.
• Use document finishing equipment for cutting, folding, trimming, laminating, tab punching, binding, and padding.
• Perform monthly preventative maintenance to ensure proper machine performance.
• Maintain printer supplies, paper, ink, and related inventory.
• Quality check finished print materials and address errors when needed.

Requirements:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years: Experience with high-capacity color and black & white printers including, but not limited to, Xerox, Canon, and Konica-Minolta.
• 1-3 years: Experience with large format and flatbed printers including, but not limited to, Roland and Vanguard.
• 1-3 years: Attention to detail and ability to spot and correct quality issues.
• 1-3 years: Basic computer skills to open, save, and send electronic files using the Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite, Teams collaboration tools, and other print programs.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Special Requirements:
Must be a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen, non-U.S. citizen national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) due to ITAR work in section.
Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas
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An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.

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