Large Format Digital Print Operator

About the role

As a large format press operator, you will safely set up, operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain large format presses and finishing equipment to produce high-quality printed products that meet customer specifications while adhering to company safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• RIP files or review job instructions to prepare jobs for printing.
• Maintain daily print job production logs and daily delivery manifests.
• Set up, program, and release jobs from the print queue.
• Adjust image position, folds, cutting, and other parameters as needed.
• Monitor quality of job output for correctness and image quality.
• Order supplies such as ink, chemical solutions, paper, and other items as needed.
• Operate, set up, and adjust large format digital presses and flatbed digital cutters for a variety of print jobs and substrates.
• Monitor print quality throughout production and make adjustments to meet customer specifications.
• Troubleshoot equipment, print quality, and production issues to minimize downtime.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of the press and related equipment.
• Read and interpret job tickets, layouts, and production specifications.
• Ensure accurate front-to-back registration on two-sided printing jobs.
• Verify correct paper stocks, substrates, and materials prior to production.
• Monitor machine status, error messages, and consumable levels.
• Complete required production, maintenance, inventory, and quality documentation.
• Follow production schedules and coordinate with leadership and maintenance personnel as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Comply with all company safety policies, quality standards, and operating procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to operate, set up, and adjust large format digital presses and flatbed digital cutters.
• Experience monitoring print quality and making adjustments to meet specifications.
• Troubleshooting skills for equipment, print quality, and production issues.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance and cleaning of presses and related equipment.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting job tickets, layouts, and production specifications.
• Ensuring accurate front-to-back registration on two-sided printing jobs.
• Verifying correct paper stocks, substrates, and materials prior to production.
• Monitoring machine status, error messages, and consumable levels.
• Completing production, maintenance, inventory, and quality documentation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employer/partner discounts.

Pay

The pay range for this role is $46,458 - $48,018 annually. The actual rate of pay may vary based on education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, and location. The total compensation package may also include a sign-on bonus, overtime, shift differential, call-in, and stand-by pay.