Digital Key Operator

About the role

The Digital Key Operator at AlphaGraphics of Celina & Prosper is responsible for operating and maintaining digital production equipment, preparing customer files for production, monitoring print quality, and ensuring jobs are completed accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Operate digital production presses and related finishing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Set up, monitor, and complete digital print jobs according to job specifications.
• Prepare and review customer files for production, identifying potential issues before printing.
• Operate and troubleshoot digital presses to maintain consistent quality and productivity.
• Perform basic color management and quality-control checks throughout production.
• Load and manage paper, substrates, toner, and other production materials.
• Complete finishing tasks such as cutting, folding, creasing, binding, booklet making, and other post-press operations as needed.
• Review completed work for accuracy, color, registration, finishing, and overall quality.
• Meet production deadlines while maintaining a high standard of workmanship.
• Communicate with the production team and management regarding job status, equipment issues, and material needs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production environment.
• Follow established production procedures and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience operating a Ricoh Pro C7500 or similar production digital press — highly desired.
• Previous experience in a commercial print, digital print, copy center, or print-production environment.
• Familiarity with digital production workflows and print-production terminology.
• Experience with Fiery or other digital front-end (DFE) workflows is a plus.
• Knowledge of color management and digital print quality control.
• Experience with commercial finishing equipment is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify print-quality issues.
• Able to troubleshoot basic equipment and production problems.
• Able to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.
• Able to prioritize multiple jobs and meet deadlines in a fast-paced production environment.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new production software and equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience operating a Ricoh Pro C7500 or similar production digital press — highly desired.
• Previous experience in a commercial print, digital print, copy center, or print-production environment.
• Familiarity with digital production workflows and print-production terminology.
• Experience with Fiery or other digital front-end (DFE) workflows is a plus.
• Knowledge of color management and digital print quality control.
• Experience with commercial finishing equipment is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify print-quality issues.
• Able to troubleshoot basic equipment and production problems.
• Able to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.
• Able to prioritize multiple jobs and meet deadlines in a fast-paced production environment.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new production software and equipment.