Graphic Arts Machinist

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Job Duties/Responsibilities A Graphic Arts Machinist repairs and maintains a wide variety of printing, linecasting, bindery, and related equipment.

Some of the core duties will require that a job incumbent:

- Repairs, adjusts, and maintains a wide variety of Graphic Arts and related equipment, such as offset, letter-press, and proof presses; collators; paper cutters; folders; stitchers; process cameras; platemakers; light tables; and other printing, bindery, and related equipment.

- Fabricates small parts for machines by operating drill presses and lathes.

- Explains and demonstrates the proper operation and care of equipment to District personnel.

- Modifies equipment as requested.

- Moves and installs equipment.

- Diagnoses causes of equipment malfunction and submits parts orders.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency.

EXPERIENCE: One year of journey-level experience in the repair and maintenance of presses that produce printing sheets of 10" x 15", 14" x 20", or larger; and one year of experience in the repair and maintenance of bindery equipment such as paper cutters, folders, drills, stitchers, and binders.

SPECIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Ability to stand, walk, bend, crawl, reach overhead, crouch, kneel, balance, push, and pull

- Safely lift and carry objects weighing up to 75 pounds

- Normal hearing to listen to any unusual sounds from equipment

- Normal color vision to distinguish color-coded wiring

- Acute vision to see details

Desirable Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess broad technical skills and working knowledge of:

- Safety practices in the maintenance and repair of Graphic Arts equipment

- Operation of machines and power hand tools used in the machinist and printing trades

- Electric motor connections and the operation of linotype metal pots and feeders

- Electronic controls

Additionally, we are seeking candidates with a demonstrated ability to:

- Operate machines and power hand tools used in fabricating small repair parts

- Demonstrate the proper operation and care of equipment

To be considered please apply at lausdjobs.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45.58 - $47.97 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person