As a working supervisor, operate and maintain large offset and letterpress printing equipment.

Positions in this class are responsible for both offset and letterpress printing; supervise journey printers in a pressroom.

In consultation with a Print Shop Manager, or equivalent authority, determine work priorities and assign workload to journey printers;

Operate and maintain offset or letterpress printing equipment (e.g., 25 x 38 or larger offset presses, and vertical letterpresses);

In accordance to layout specifications, mix or check all pressroom inks for proper color and shade;

Direct journey press operator and assure proper maintenance of pressroom equipment;

Perform related duties as required.

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification.  It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

Two years of experience as a journey press operator.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Examination Requirements

A job element examination (including written, E & T and oral components) scored on the basis of job related experience, training, skill, ability, and other elements which are established through job analysis.

New Class adopted January 3, 1973
Revise class. Revises title; adopted October 12, 1973.
Revise class. Revises minimum qualifications; July 2, 1990.
Revise class. Revises class code (formerly 3684) general revision; adopted May 10, 2007, effective July 1, 2007.

Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.