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In a fast-paced printing environment, the S06 Print Operator will be supporting basic print production efforts to ensure timely completion and delivery of print job orders to our students, staff, faculty, alumni, and other customers. Likely daily tasks include: 

• Review job orders to confirm details such as quantities to be printed, deadlines, stock specifications, and color strategy.

• Examine printed products for print clarity, color accuracy, and conformance to specifications.

• Perform pre & post-printing functions such as collating, laminating, perfect binding, coil binding, etc.

A successful Print Operator will:

• Work efficiently, as well as adapt and prioritize appropriately, in a fast-paced environment with ever-changing priorities and frequent interruptions.

• Demonstrate a professional demeanor to best serve our team and customers positively.

• Balance a sense of urgency with strong attention to detail skills to ensure accuracy and timeliness on production orders.

• Demonstrate proficiency and comfortability with a variety of basic technology including MS Office products and  Adobe software with a willingness to learn and follow critical operating procedures.

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This is position is part of the United Auto Workers (UAW) union. The current rate of pay is listed in the collective bargaining agreement here: https://hr.cornell.edu/sites/default/files/2023-04/uaw.pdf and starts at $25.74/hour.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent education with at least 2 years of relevant experience in a print production environment or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic proficiency in English involving reading, writing, math (adding, subtracting, dividing, multiplying, using fractions) and verbal articulation.
• Strong computer skills including experience using MS Office products and/or Adobe software
• Must be able to remain stationary for long periods of time and navigate around printing equipment which could include needing to access low areas of the machines as well as the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional education and/or additional experience specifically in a print production setting, either offset and/or digital printing.

No relocation assistance is provided for this position. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

   

University Job Title:

Print Machine Operator S06

   

Job Family:

United Auto Workers

   

Level:

S06

   

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

   

Pay Range:

Refer to Union Pay Rates Link Below

   

Remote Option Availability:

Onsite

   

Company:

Endowed

   

Contact Name:

Jana English

   

Contact Email:

jb853@cornell.edu

   

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2026-05-29

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