RISOgraph Printer Technician

About Western

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

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Responsibilities

The RISOgraph Printer Technician will work in collaboration with principal investigators, staff, and students, and have responsibilities for conducting experiments and presenting the results. The incumbent will oversee students, assist with laboratory or research centre maintenance, order supplies, and ensure safety standards are met. The incumbent will set up and conduct tests according to procedures, maintain records, and analyze, summarize and compile data and results for dissemination.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure the MH9450 Risograph Duplicator is fully operational and regularly maintained

Circle inks through the system, monitoring flow and viscosity for optimal performance

Facilitate and enable print projects by CSC members

Manage and track paper stock inventory and usage

Support the production of high-quality risograph prints

Requirements:

Demonstrated expertise with the MH9450 Risograph system (this is essential)

Strong graphic design skills, particularly with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)

Excellent organizational and communication skills

Ability to troubleshoot and solve mechanical and technical issues independently

MFA or equivalent professional experience considered a strong asset

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

• Familiarity with techniques for updating, managing and extracting data from a research database
• Familiarity with University research policies and practices preferred
• Familiarity with experimental design and analysis
• Verbal and written communication skills with the ability to document technical information
• Attention to detail with an ability to retrieve, analyze and synthesize sizable amounts of data, while ensuring that information is accurate and comprehensive
• Ability to follow processes with high attention to detail
• Ability to employ a systematic and efficient approach to work
• Computer skills with the ability to learn and use software programs
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, to work independently and follow through on work assignments
• Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students and the public
• Ability to collect and analyze data in an objective manner
• Multi-tasking skills to prioritize and consistently produce high-quality work within deadlines
• Ability to investigate defined issues, solicit input, and suggest remedies and alternative approaches that meet the needs of the situation
• Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.