Digital Press Operator

Position Summary:
The Digital Press Operator is responsible for the operation of a digital press; to produce and convert various raw materials into finished printed products. The Digital Press Operator is responsible for meeting customer requirements while conforming to company standards for quality and job parameters.

Essential Functions:

• Ensures productivity while minimizing waste and maximizing consumable life by monitoring the printing process, recognizing output problems, and implementing the appropriate corrective actions.
• Maintains machine stability and dependability by performing routine maintenance, on schedule and according to prescribed procedures, equipment specifications, and acquired knowledge of machine operations.
• Monitors and inspects digitally printed products for print clarity, color accuracy, conformance to specifications using defined methods and equipment before releasing to internal and external customers.
• Maximizes efficiencies of the press through proper handling of consumables and accurate machine setup according to procedure.
• Ripping files submitted from the art department using digital print equipment.
• Digitally manipulating color settings to meet expectations for color target.
• Examines job orders to determine details such as quantities to be printed, production times, stock specifications and color strategy.
• Monitors feeding and printing processes of digital press in order to maintain specified operating levels and to detect malfunctions; make any necessary adjustments.
• Operates equipment at required speed to ensure proper alignment, and registration.
• Loads, positions, and adjusts unprinted materials on holding fixtures or in equipment loading and feeding mechanisms.
• Changes out and replaces various consumables. Calibrating the equipment by making measurements and adjustments to control output.
• Removes printed materials from presses and transports them to storage or finishing areas.
• Ensures the work conducted within the production area is performed in a safe and efficient manner. Any unsafe work conditions are addressed immediately.
• Ensures adherence to all quality control processes and procedures and actively supports the company’s internal audit program.
• Maintains daily time and materials usage reports by entering information into the computer print management system.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Individual must be able to monitor processes, materials and equipment, as well as judge quality through inspection of characteristics.
• Individual must be able to work independently with minimal guidance required. This implies good time management, planning/organization, and decision-making skills.
• Individual must be able to interact effectively with a wide variety of people, maintaining flexibility, objectivity and a capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Participation and support of 5S initiatives and activities.
• 1-2 years relevant experience in printing preferred.
• High school diploma / GED / or equivalent preferred.
• Individual should possess basic mathematical skills.
• Individual should be familiar with word processing and other basic computer skills.
• English language required.

Physical and Other Requirements:
This job is performed indoors in a temperature and humidity controlled environment. Job tasks are performed in close proximity to other people and include exposure to strobe lights, sounds and noise levels that could be distracting. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, bend or crouch. The employee must frequently stand, walk, talk, and occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Specific hearing abilities required by this job include ability to hear alarms and other sensors in a factory environment. Requires use of hands to handle, control or feel objects and operate tools and controls.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of all personnel. The above duties are subject to change and shall not be construed as a promise or contract of employment or of any specific duties.