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Journeyman Pre-press Technician / Proofreader

Salary

$32.20 Hourly

Location

Lansing, MI

Job Type

Unclassified

Job Number

0317-07-2025

Department

Legislative Council

Opening Date

05/16/2025

Closing Date

6/1/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

N/A

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+ Benefits

Job Description

This position at the Legislative Service Bureau Print Shop encompasses all aspects of the prepress composition department. Employees work independently to provide proofreading, typesetting, formatting, design, and platemaking for the State Legislature with an emphasis on technical and grammatical quality control. Employee is expected to have basic knowledge of offset and digital print production methods and contributes to all prepress processes.Job duties include, but are not limited to:

+ Proofreads legislative session documents and publications to correct errors in typing, spelling, punctuation, English usage, and layout. Ensures that documents maintain style consistency.

+ Proofreads print and digital files for grammatical errors, typos, punctuation mistakes, and inconsistencies in text content.

+ Performs quality checks on all print jobs at different stages of production.

+ Communicates identified errors or concerns to team members for necessary corrections. Checks revised proofs to ensure that all corrections/changes have been made.

+ Prepares metal plates (burning/processing and inspection) for the pressroom.

+ Prepares and reviews graphic files for print production.

+ Ensures that client needs as well as in-house style guidelines are followed to maintain quality results.

+ Ensures compliance with Council Printing Rules.

+ Aids in various facets of pre-press and composition responsibilities, including plate production and typesetting legislative documents.

+ Handles a high volume of work with pressing deadlines on a daily basis.

This a full-time, on-site job. Work hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (37.5 hours per week). Overtime and flexible shifts may be required as needed to meet legislative needs.

The LSB Legislative Printing Division is part of the Michigan Legislative Council, a nonpartisan legislative information and service agency. This is a union shop that provides composition and printing services for the production of legislative materials.

Required Education and Experience

+ Must possess high school diploma or GED Certificate.

+ One year of proofreading and copy-editing experience preferred.

+ Minimum 5 years pre-press experience in typesetting and page layout.

+ Demonstrates a thorough understanding of grammar, punctuation, and proper English usage in writing.

+ Considerable working knowledge of PC and/or MAC operating systems.

+ Excellent work attendance and punctuality a must.

+ Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.

+ Ability to be self-motivated and work independently while also communicating effectively within a team required.

+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.

+ Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and proofread quickly and accurately under pressure and tight deadlines required.

+ Must be willing and able to work overtime and irregular hours as required, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Additional Requirements and Information

Online applications only are being accepted through the State of Michigan’s NEOGOV job posting website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan.

Applicants must include the following two items as separate attachments in the online application for full consideration:

+ Cover letter outlining interest and qualifications.

+ Resume.

The deadline to apply is 5:00 pm on Sunday, June 1, 2025.

The Legislative Council is a nonpartisan legislative information and service agency. This is an unclassified, non-Civil Service position in State government.

All Legislative Council employees are considered “at-will,” except for LSB Printing Division union members. Employees are required to be non-partisan and maintain confidentiality.

This job is located at 3350 Ranger Road, Lansing, Michigan.

For questions, call the Legislative Service Bureau Human Resources Office at (517) 373-9643.

For technical support with your application, call NeoGov Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627.

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

State employment benefits include everything from health insurance to retirement income and are worth about 40% of your salary. Employee premiums shares are required for most insurances.

This page gives a brief explanation of some of the benefits that are provided by the Legislative Council. See details on these and other employment information.

Leave Time

Full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 vacation leave days per year and13 sick days per year.

Holidays

Legislative Council employees receive 13 scheduled holidays each year.

Alternative Work Schedules

Flexible work schedules are available in some jobs. Flexible schedules may be limited to certain time periods per year.

Insurance and Other Benefits

Insurances include health, vision, dental and life. Employees also have the option to purchase voluntary insurances for additional life, accidental death, long term disability, long term care, and legal services, to name a few. Premiums vary for these insurances. Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and child care are also available.

Deferred Compensation

Employees may invest income in a tax-deferred retirement investment program. The state offers two optional deferred compensation plans, the 457 and 401(k). Employees decide the amount deducted from each paycheck.

Retirement

Employees receive a minimum 4% state contribution toward their defined contribution retirement fund. If an employee elects to contribute more, the state will match that percentage (up to 3%).

Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Legislative Council

Address

[email protected]

124 W. Allegan Street, 4th Floor

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

Phone

517-373-0212

Website

http://council.legislature.mi.gov/CouncilAdministrator/Index

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