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Printing Estimator 

UCI Series Concepts

Class Specifications - D.10
Senior Printing Estimator - 7712
Printing Estimator - 7713

June, 1976

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SERIES CONCEPT

Printing Estimators review layouts of manuscripts, forms, bound publications,
pamphlets, handbooks, leaflets, and other material for printing and estimate
the manufacturing cost of reproducing the desired quantity; evaluate the 
capabilities of the printing operations including composition, platemaking,
presswork and binding; furnish printers with specifications to be used in the
production of the printed material; and perform other related duties as 
required.

The positions covered by this series require technical knowledge of University
and commercial printing capabilities and equipment.  Printing is defined to
include any or all of the following: offset presses, offset plates, sensitized
paper masters; camera equipment; letterpresses; typecasting or typesetting
machines; and cutting, binding and stamping equipment required to complete the
production process.

                             CLASS CONCEPTS

Senior Printing Estimator

Under general direction, Senior Printing Estimators estimate the cost of 
printing after evaluating the customer specifications and needs; substantiate 
the final bidding price based on factors such as paper stock, ink, typography, 
binding instructions, quantity, packaging and shipping instructions.

Incumbents maintain records of sizes, grades, thicknesses, weights and price
lists of paper; keep current labor and material costs records; refer to 
previous records of similar productions; and review and compare final 
production costs with the original analysis and bid.

Incumbents may recommend alternative methods of production to management and
suggest alternatives to editors or writers which achieve acceptable results at
reduced costs; designate the appropriate commercial printing plants for
procurement and sub-contracting; and may act as liaison under the sub-contract.

Examples of duties allocated to this level of difficulty and responsibility
are as follows:

    Analyzes University printed matter and identifies items which can be
    more effectively printed by better methods utilizing knowledge of new
    trends in printing.

    Writes specifications for open end contracts for printing, binding and
    related services determining frequency of printing, types of equipment
    required, and portions to be subcontracted.

The Senior level is distinguished from the operational level by the degree of 
difficulty in preparation of printing specifications, the greater variety and 
kinds of equipment needed, the variety and complexity of the printed matter, 
and the degree of detail required in writing the specifications.

Printing Estimator

Under general supervision, incumbents estimate costs and time requirements of
printing booklets, reprints, covers, stationery, diplomas and other similar 
items; prepare instructions for printers and maintain job flow records; 
clarify lay-out requirements to editors and writers; advise customers on 
printing methods, paper stock, styles of type; order special paper stock and 
services from commercial plants; assist in writing specifications for standard 
stock orders and act as liaison with customers.

Examples of duties allocated to this level of difficulty and responsibility 
are as follows:

   Determines the most efficient way of producing jobs and indicates printing
   instructions on job docket.

   Schedules jobs, compares final production costs with original estimate,
   and determines price to be charged.

   Edits University forms to ensure appropriate styles, coordinates similar
   orders from several departments, and re-orders standard forms based on
   current inventory.

                        MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Senior Printing Estimator

Graduation from college and four years of printing experience; or an 
equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledges and 
abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to 
the position.

Printing Estimator

Graduation from college and two years of printing experience; or an equivalent
combination of education and experience; and knowledges and abilities 
essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the 
position.

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