Job Summary/Scope
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Wilson is a city of around 50,000 people located in the heart of eastern North Carolina. We are about an hour from the Research Triangle and the buzz of the Raleigh area, and you can also quickly reach the North Carolina beaches.
The City of Wilson is known for innovation and outstanding service. We have top-rated, nationally accredited police, fire and recreation departments. Our parks and sports facilities are among the best in the nation, and our Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park is a unique and beautiful attraction that hosts concerts, farmers markets and the N.C. Whirligig Festival among other events. We are in the process of building a downtown field to host a Milwaukee Brewers’ minor league team starting in 2026.
Wilson has the strongest manufacturing base in our part of the state, including tire manufacturing, pharmaceutical and other industries. The Greenlight citywide broadband services help technology-based companies flourish.
In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a best-in-class benefits package that brings additional value to your total compensation. To learn more about our benefits package, click on the ‘Benefits’ tab above.
The hiring range for this position is $47,400.71 (minimum salary) to $65,277.98 (midpoint of range) dependent upon qualifications.
The purpose of this position is to provide creative and printing services for the City of Wilson. This position performs digital printing and assists with the design of city marketing and communication materials.
The work consists of related technical print production and desktop publishing duties. The amount of work to be performed contributes to the complexity of the position.
Job Responsibilities Major Duties
Operate and maintain four-color and black only Print-on-Demand, bindery and finishing equipment.
Perform paste-up, cutting, binding, padding, perforating, numbering and lamination as required.
Stock and maintain Print-on-Demand, bindery and finishing equipment inventory.
Organize and backup project files.
Troubleshoot and diagnose problematic digital files.
Preflight graphic design files for output to film.
Advise clients on how to properly prepare digital files for print production.
Receive, sort, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail and package deliveries as required.
Guidelines
Guidelines include department standard operating procedures, equipment operating manuals and supervisory instructions. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.
Supervisory/Management Responsibility
None
Minimum Qualifications Education/Experience Requirements
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in desktop publishing and print production operation, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to desktop publishing and print production, usually associated with having had a similar position for one to three years.
Knowledge Requirements
Knowledge of the principles and practices of graphic design and print production.
Knowledge of desktop publishing and digital printing applications and interfaces: QuarkXpress, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, PosterArtist, FIERY, RIPs, MAC OS and Windows.
Knowledge of the functions of black and four-color Print-on-Demand equipment.
Knowledge of the following file format uses: .psd, .eps, .tiff, .jpeg, .ps and .pdf.
Skill in reading and performing mathematical calculations.
Skill in manipulating digital files electronically.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
The work is typically performed in a stockroom or warehouse, while intermittently standing, walking, bending, crouching or stooping.
The employee may be exposed to machinery with moving parts and irritating chemicals.
The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity and must distinguish between shades of color and registration.
Benefits The City of Wilson is dedicated to providing unique benefits that meet the needs of our employees and their families, while being competitive and cost effective. We offer the following benefits:
Paid vacation and sick leave
Paid holidays (maximum 12 per year)
Health/dental/vision insurance
Membership in the North Carolina Local Government Employees' Retirement System
5% 401(k) contribution
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical and childcare expenses
Paid Life Insurance
Teladoc (Telemedicine)
Supplementary benefits including critical care, cancer, accident, medical bridge, long and short term disability and term and whole life insurance.
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Wilson is a city of around 50,000 people located in the heart of eastern North Carolina. We are about an hour from the Research Triangle and the buzz of the Raleigh area, and you can also quickly reach the North Carolina beaches.
The City of Wilson is known for innovation and outstanding service. We have top-rated, nationally accredited police, fire and recreation departments. Our parks and sports facilities are among the best in the nation, and our Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park is a unique and beautiful attraction that hosts concerts, farmers markets and the N.C. Whirligig Festival among other events. We are in the process of building a downtown field to host a Milwaukee Brewers’ minor league team starting in 2026.
Wilson has the strongest manufacturing base in our part of the state, including tire manufacturing, pharmaceutical and other industries. The Greenlight citywide broadband services help technology-based companies flourish.
In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a best-in-class benefits package that brings additional value to your total compensation. To learn more about our benefits package, click on the ‘Benefits’ tab above.
The hiring range for this position is $47,400.71 (minimum salary) to $65,277.98 (midpoint of range) dependent upon qualifications.
The purpose of this position is to provide creative and printing services for the City of Wilson. This position performs digital printing and assists with the design of city marketing and communication materials.
The work consists of related technical print production and desktop publishing duties. The amount of work to be performed contributes to the complexity of the position.
Job Responsibilities Major Duties
Operate and maintain four-color and black only Print-on-Demand, bindery and finishing equipment.
Perform paste-up, cutting, binding, padding, perforating, numbering and lamination as required.
Stock and maintain Print-on-Demand, bindery and finishing equipment inventory.
Organize and backup project files.
Troubleshoot and diagnose problematic digital files.
Preflight graphic design files for output to film.
Advise clients on how to properly prepare digital files for print production.
Receive, sort, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail and package deliveries as required.
Guidelines
Guidelines include department standard operating procedures, equipment operating manuals and supervisory instructions. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.
Supervisory/Management Responsibility
None
Minimum Qualifications Education/Experience Requirements
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in desktop publishing and print production operation, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to desktop publishing and print production, usually associated with having had a similar position for one to three years.
Knowledge Requirements
Knowledge of the principles and practices of graphic design and print production.
Knowledge of desktop publishing and digital printing applications and interfaces: QuarkXpress, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, PosterArtist, FIERY, RIPs, MAC OS and Windows.
Knowledge of the functions of black and four-color Print-on-Demand equipment.
Knowledge of the following file format uses: .psd, .eps, .tiff, .jpeg, .ps and .pdf.
Skill in reading and performing mathematical calculations.
Skill in manipulating digital files electronically.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
The work is typically performed in a stockroom or warehouse, while intermittently standing, walking, bending, crouching or stooping.
The employee may be exposed to machinery with moving parts and irritating chemicals.
The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity and must distinguish between shades of color and registration.
Benefits The City of Wilson is dedicated to providing unique benefits that meet the needs of our employees and their families, while being competitive and cost effective. We offer the following benefits:
Paid vacation and sick leave
Paid holidays (maximum 12 per year)
Health/dental/vision insurance
Membership in the North Carolina Local Government Employees' Retirement System
5% 401(k) contribution
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical and childcare expenses
Paid Life Insurance
Teladoc (Telemedicine)
Supplementary benefits including critical care, cancer, accident, medical bridge, long and short term disability and term and whole life insurance.
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