Digital Press Operator

Position Summary: This Digital Press Operator role operates and maintains an HP Indigo press to perform the required tasks to company production and quality standards. This also includes daily finishing processes and keeping inventory of products. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Produces printed material by operating an HP Indigo press, performing required tasks with quality and to scope of job ticket specifications. Prior experience operating and maintaining an HP Indigo press is essential. Responsible for digital production on the digital printer device related to quality and insuring they meet print performance related to ink adhesion, curing, color control and will withstand finishing method specified. Ensures prints are free from defects such as streaks, fingerprints, dirt, ink blotches and scratches. Uses internal database systems to track jobs and record all production specifications related to printer settings, quantities, stock usage and color profiles. Fills out appropriate job ticket paperwork accurately. Communicates and comprehends simple instructions to and from other shifts or departments. Is aware of overall department workload and assists in other areas of the department during peak times while keeping the press productive. Gain an in-depth understanding of the RIP programs including color profiles, replacement of spot colors, manual layouts, and general image manipulation including sizing, rotation, and mirroring. Performs Quality Check prior to ripping jobs to verify size, color profile, resolution, replaced colors, and ensures job is laid out properly on sheet. Performs regularly scheduled maintenance procedures on equipment. Gains advanced equipment knowledge in order to troubleshoot equipment related problems. Maintains printheads following detailed cleaning instructions and safety precautions. Wipes down outside of printers. Removes all ink build up or tape residue from print bed or cleaning stations. Maintains a clean and safe working environment by organization of printed and raw materials, sweeping and mopping work area as needed. Disposes of all scrap and trash. Empties trash cans and dumpsters. Supervisor Responsibilities: N/A Mandatory Qualifications: High School diploma or GED equivalent and/ or equivalent work experience Prior HP Indigo press experience Ability to read and understand tape measure and other measurement equipment Preferred Qualifications of Position: Seeing Color Basic Math Skills Data Entry General Computer Skills Bilingual or multilingual proficiency in any language (including ASL) preferred