Digital Printer Operator

Digital Press Operator & Production Lead

Position Overview: We are seeking a technical Digital
Press Operator and Production Lead with a deep background in high-volume
commercial print and specialty packaging. This role requires a subject matter
expert capable of managing the end-to-end production lifecycle—from complex
file preflight to final finishing—while maintaining strict color consistency
and equipment uptime.

Technical Responsibilities & Duties

Press Operations & Technical Setup

• High-Speed
  Execution: Operate high-speed digital presses for diverse applications
  including commercial print, direct mail, business cards, folding cartons,
  and specialty packaging.
  
• Advanced
  Makeready: Execute comprehensive press makeready procedures, including
  substrate loading, ink density adjustments, and precise registration setup
  prior to every production run.
  
• Color
  Science Management: Perform expert-level color calibration and
  verification. Utilize ICC profile management and color profiling to
  ensure brand-accurate output across varied paper stocks and materials.
  
• Substrate
  Handling: Conduct substrate testing to achieve accurate results on
  specialized materials, ensuring substrate integrity throughout high-volume
  runs.
  

Pre-Press & File Integrity

• Technical
  Preflight: Review and preflight-check digital files to meet exact
  press specifications; identify and resolve file-related issues before they
  reach the production floor.
  
• Workflow
  Optimization: Coordinate closely with pre-press and bindery teams to
  ensure a seamless workflow from initial file receipt through finished
  product delivery.
  

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Mechanical
  Diagnosis: Troubleshoot and resolve complex press mechanical issues
  and color discrepancies to minimize downtime.
  
• Preventative
  Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance including deep cleaning,
  lubrication, and component inspections to maximize press uptime and
  equipment longevity.
  

Departmental Leadership & Quality Control

• Production
  Oversight: Manage daily production schedules, job queuing, and on-time
  delivery across multiple production lines.
  
• Quality
  Auditing: Pull samples and make real-time adjustments during runs to
  maintain output standards; perform continuous color consistency and
  registration inspections.
  
• Administrative
  Tracking: Maintain detailed production logs, waste tracking reports,
  and daily output data for management review.
  

Technical Skill Set

• Digital
  Press Systems: Expert-level operation of high-speed digital printing
  equipment.
  
• Color
  Management: Proficiency in color calibration, ICC profiling, and ink
  density management.
  
• Specialty
  Applications: Experience in wide-format printing (banners, vehicle
  wraps, flags), lamination, and folding carton production.
  
• Software/Workflow: Advanced file preflight and preparation; deep understanding of print-ready
  file specifications.
  
• Equipment
  Care: Skilled in mechanical adjustments, calibration, and preventative
  maintenance protocols.
  

Experience Requirements

• Tenure: 5+ years of hands-on experience in digital printing and production
  leadership.
  
• Environment: Proven success in fast-paced commercial and packaging environments.
  

• EFI Vutek Printer: Model - HS125 - SN - 232103
  
• Tauro: Model - H3300LED UHS - SN - 59292001074
  
• Onset X3: Model - Onset Printer System - SN - 54283