This position is located at Bureau of Engraving and Printing, within the respective Plate Printing departments of the Eastern Currency Facility and Western Currency Facility. As a Plate Printer Apprentice, you will work as part of a printing press crew in a non-journeyperson status - demonstrating technical and mechanical vocational competencies and building upon skills to successfully perform the full scope of duties required of a Journeyperson Plate Printer.
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. You must meet the screen-out element, Ability to Do the Work of the Position Without More Than Normal Supervision, normally addressed at the beginning of the online questions. To meet the screen-out element, applicants must have: I have ability to perform common duties associated with intaglio printing. I can follow established procedures to perform my work under general supervision. In addition, you must also obtain an average score of two (2) for the following elements for this position as addressed through the online question in order to be considered minimally qualified. Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Ability to Do the Work of the Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (screen-out element), Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment, Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprint reading), and Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic).
The BEP is currently in the process of having a new facility built in Beltsville, MD and expect to move to the new facility within the next 5 years. If selected for the Washington DC location, you may be sent and/or reassigned to the new Beltsville facility. By applying to this position, you understand this potential requirement. As a Plate Printer Apprentice, and upon successful completion of the training program, you will be able to perform the Full Potential Level (FPL) of a Journeyperson Plate Printer and able to complete the following duties with minimal supervision: Make press ready to print in accordance with established procedures. Install and position plates or cylinders; secure and check materials need such as denominated paper, inks, rigging boards, wiping rolls, etc., paying particular attention to those specialized materials needed for intaglio printing. Lubricate press as necessary, load press, and make all adjustments of peripheral devices and attachments. Operate the press, stopping and starting it as necessary. Continuously observe production of the press and make all single and multiple operating adjustments including the impression and plate mechanisms, wiping and polishing devices, ink fountains, feeder and delivery devices, etc. Stop and secure the press at the end of the production run or shift and ensure the security of all stock. As required, make reports of press operation and production data.