Digital Press Operator

Description

Job Summary:

Set-up, run, trouble-shoot and lead the production/output the company’s Digital Printing Equipment, and prepare printed product for distribution/shipping.

Essential Job Functions:

• Digital Printing operators operate the digital press(s) on a specific shift, performing those duties in safe and effective operation of a Printing Press.
• Reads instructions from the work order form and sets up the press (printer) in accordance with those instructions. 
• Performs, or knows how to perform and can/ and does instruct others to perform all duties related to the make-ready of a printer. 
• Performs or knows how to perform and can/ and does instruct others to perform certain preventive maintenance on printer(s) such as lubrication, replacement of small parts, replacement of rollers etc. Also works in conjunction with maintenance man to keep equipment in good running condition.
• Knows capabilities of printer(s), type of fold, max number of colors, etc. 
• Responsible for knowing at all times mix and obtain proper color match or sees to it that proper color is being used on the press per the specific job(s) being run and according to specifications.
• Follows all QC procedures and adheres to and knows how to inspect job and meet acceptable quality standard according to specifications. 
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

Desired Competencies/Qualifications:

• HS or GED
• HS level Math skills, able to add subtract, division, and similar basic math functions.
• Strong reasoning skill to trouble-shoot equipment issues AND, be able to reason through Printing and/or Customer issues
• Basic computer skills to be able to learn Computer-based Printer and color-setting controls

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to life 20-25 pounds occasionally. Usual weight is 10-20 pounds (printed pages).