This position is located at Bureau of Engraving and Printing, within the Plate Printing Division DCF. As an Intermediate Plate Printer, you will utilize a variety of complex and high-speed intaglio presses printing U.S. currency and other government securities from intaglio plates under the guidance of an experienced journeyperson Plate Printer and undergo a 4160 hours training program leading to successfully achieving the Journeyperson Plate Printer career level.
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 am currently in a training program learning to operate a large format high-speed, sheet fed and or web/sheet Offset Press with direct supervision. I perform recurring tasks that require me to make frequent changes to accommodate changing work requirements and priorities. I receive instruction from a lead press person. 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) Operation of Printing Press Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
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, you may be sent and/or reassigned to the new Beltsville facility. By applying to this position, you understand this potential requirement. As an Intermediate Plate Printer, you will: Set up and operate intaglio printing presses to include installing and positioning plates and rollers, secure and check materials needed such as paper, inks, rigging boards, wiping rolls, etc., and make all adjustments to peripheral devices and attachments as needed. Use and maintain tools and measuring instruments associated with printing operations. Use trade and technical practices in the operation of Intaglio printing presses. Interpret instructions, specifications, etc. to complete assignments with less than normal supervision.