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Print Equipment Operator 1

Grade 06

New York State has approximately 67 positions* in this title statewide. You may view a breakdown of positions by county. This position exists in various agencies statewide. View links to all New York State agencies including agencies that have this title. For more information, New York State employees can contact the Career Mobility Office at (518) 485-6199 or (800) 553-1322. If you are not a current New York State employee, you can use the Department of Civil Service Web site to explore possible employment opportunities.

*The number of positions is approximate and represents the number of positions established (both filled and vacant); it is not an indication or reference to position type or duration, or intent to be filled. If you are viewing a trainee title, please note this number reflects the number of positions established at the journey level. Agencies may fill at the trainee level(s) or at the journey level based on employee qualifications. GOT-IT does not provide information on any job postings or job availability. For information on current job postings, please visit State Jobs NY. You may also visit specific New York State Agency websites for information about an agency and its job opportunities.

Career Ladder

A listing of titles that are most commonly used as steps for upward mobility for this title series. The salary schedule for this career ladder is also available.

  1. Print Equipment Operator 1

    Grade 06

  2. Print Equipment Operator 2

    Grade 09

  3. Print Equipment Operator 3

    Grade 12

  4. Print Operations Supervisor

    Grade 15

  5. Print Operations Manager

    Grade 19

Summary of Job Description

The Print Equipment Operator title series was created effective October 12, 2017, and consolidated a wide variety of printing related titles. visit Frequently Asked Questions  for further information regarding this consolidation.

As a Print Equipment Operator 1, you would, under the close supervision of higher level print shop staff, assist in the basic, relatively unskilled, operating and clerical tasks associated with operating offset printing machines and auxiliary equipment in an agency print shop. You would also perform offset print machine work that requires basic operation of printing and duplicating machines; tend print machines during production of finished product in simple runs; assemble paper stock needed to produce printed materials; make a plate from the document to be printed; operate trial run to ensure finished work will meet shop standards; and perform basic maintenance of machines by cleaning and oiling machine surfaces and adjusting rollers.

View the classification standard for this title, on the Classification and Compensation webpage.

The NYS Title and Salary Plan provides additional information regarding other titles. If there is a classification standard available there will be a link under the column labeled STD. NO. If no link is available there is no classification standard available at this time for that title.

Summary of Minimum Qualifications

Please note: qualifications for this position may be subject to change. If substitutions for education and/or experience are allowed, this information would be available on the announcement.

This title is non-competitive.  No examination is necessary. However, you must still meet the Minimum Qualifications of the position.  You must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position.

How to Apply

An examination is not used to fill this title. You must meet the minimum qualifications of the title in order to be considered for this position. You must apply directly to the agency or agencies that have this title.

Career Mobility

Career mobility is not just limited to the titles in the Career Ladder, above. Additional movement may be achieved through other examinations, additional education and/or work experience. For additional information or clarification, current State employees should contact the Career Mobility Office. Visit ELMS Online to view established open-competitive, promotion, and transition eligible lists. If you are not a current New York State employee, see Employment Opportunities with New York State and find out how to become a New York State employee.

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