Digital Press Operator

About the role

ValpakClipp helps local businesses grow by connecting them with customers through smart, data-driven marketing solutions. Our teams are entrepreneurial, collaborative, and deeply invested in helping small businesses succeed. If you’re looking for meaningful work, real ownership, and the chance to make a local impact every day, you’ll feel at home here.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates equipment effectively with minimal downtime in the Press Systems area, including platemaking (prepress), main press, signature creation, and delivery to buffer.
• Diagnoses and repairs routine equipment issues and promotes preventative maintenance and adherence to equipment specifications.
• Elevates non-routine system issues to management and actively participates in problem resolution and repair.
• Provides backup support to the Sr. Process Technician during press operations without disrupting the process.
• Communicates verbally and in writing about equipment, processes, maintenance, quality, staff, and other operational issues to the Sr. Process Technician.
• Collaborates within the team to set an example for continuous process improvement, safety, and housekeeping.
• Encourages collaboration and individual accountability within the group to ensure error-free first pass quality and minimal rework/waste.
• Participates in training programs and follows a planned program of continuous learning to maintain and enhance job skills.
• Reports all injuries and unsafe conditions, coaches fellow employees on safe work practices, and contributes to the company's safety program.

Requirements

• Twelve to twenty-four months experience in a printing or manufacturing environment is preferred.
• MBO and Bograma experience is highly desirable.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and analyze technical documents.
• Ability to apply basic math concepts.
• General knowledge of Windows Office.
• Ability to lift/move up to 40#.
• Must be able to stand/walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to climb ladders and consistently work at varying heights.
• Work in a noisy area using hearing protection.

Qualifications

Twelve to twenty-four months experience in a printing or manufacturing environment is preferred. MBO and Bograma experience is highly desirable. Strong problem-solving skills, ability to read and analyze technical documents, and general knowledge of Windows Office are also important. Must be able to lift/move up to 40#, stand/walk for extended periods, climb ladders, and work in a noisy area with hearing protection.

Skills

Ability to operate equipment effectively with minimal downtime, diagnose and repair routine equipment issues, promote preventative maintenance, adhere to equipment specifications, elevate non-routine system issues, provide backup support, communicate verbally and in writing, collaborate within the team, encourage collaboration and individual accountability, participate in training programs, report injuries and unsafe conditions, coach fellow employees on safe work practices, and contribute to the company's safety program.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Benefits start on the first day of the month after hire date
• Eligible for 401k participation after 30 days
• High-tech, high-speed operation with 21st-century technology including robotics, fully automated production process, very clean, well-organized production center, and climate-controlled to 74 degrees
• Continuing education blocks to improve job skills and prepare for advancement potential with pay increases upon successful completion
• Generous PTO and paid holidays

Pay

Competitive compensation package

Schedule

High-tech, high-speed operation with 21st-century technology including robotics, fully automated production process, very clean, well-organized production center, and climate-controlled to 74 degrees