Description
We are currently seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Digital Press Operator to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have experience operating high-speed digital presses in a production environment. You will be responsible for setting up, running, and maintaining digital presses to ensure high-quality output and timely delivery.
Requirements
Job Duties:
- Review job specifications from job jacket to determine press pre-sets
- Manipulate color calibration set up to meet expectations for color target
- Adjust press during production run as required for, adherence to all quality and customer requirements.
- Review all proofs and final product samples produced on digital equipment before releasing to customer
- Conduct regular and special maintenance on equipment to achieve maximum performance based on specifications and acquired knowledge of machine operation.
- Maintain schedules for digital print jobs
- Maintain inventory of supplies and parts
- Maintain a clean and orderly work environment
- Keep accurate record of time and materials on each job
- Communicate with others in a positive and helpful manner
- Work overtime as needed to meet customer expected delivery
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Working knowledge and understanding of color theory, imposition, and printing
- High school diploma, GED or at least one year of job specific work experience
- Ability to work as part of a team with a focus on safety
- Familiarity with digital workflows (Fiery, Prisma, EFI, etc.)
- Mathematical proficiency and the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
- Ability to read and understand written and verbal instructions and job jackets
- Mechanical aptitude and dexterity
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to read and understand safety and employment materials
- Ability to communicate clearly
- Ability to guide team members in the overall job operation
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for most of the shift
- Exposure to moving mechanical parts
- Exposure to inks
- Occasional moderate lifting up to 10 pounds
- May use solvents when cleaning: oils and alcohol replacement during upkeep and operation of unit
- Regular use of arms to reach
- Extensive bending and lifting
- Physically capable of lifting up to 30 pounds
- Manufacturing environment with exposure to noise at varying levels.