Bindery / Production Assistant

UWM Print & Copy Services is part of the University Relations & Communications division and provides printing, copying, and wide-format/sign production to all UWM departments. The Bindery/Production Assistant reports to the Lead Press Operator, and is responsible for performing various bindery and wide-format ancillary services for jobs produced in the Print Shop and Copy Center.

 

Ability to stand for long periods. Some heavy lifting of up to 50 lbs will be required. The candidate must be able follow direction and work independently as well as part of a team. A willingness and ability to learn bindery functions and wide-format/signage production functions is required.

 

·        Operate hydraulic paper cutter.

·        Operate production folder.

·        Operate collator/saddle-stitcher

·        Bind books

·        Box and label packages/boxes for delivery

·        Perform other bindery work as needed

 

·        Assist with the production of wide-format printed items including but not limited to, posters, banners, retractable signs, decals

·        Trim, laminate, mount wide-format printed items

·        Assist with other production work as needed in the Copy Center, Print Shop and/or Art Department