Digital Press Operator

Equipment: 520NX

Job Description

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Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented digital press operator to join our production team. The ideal candidate will have experience operating digital presses in a fast-paced printing environment, with strong mechanical aptitude, computer literacy, and a commitment to quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a full web screen digital press, ensuring efficient and high-quality output.
• Conduct daily startup, calibration, cleaning, and preventative maintenance.
• Load and unload print media, handling materials safely and efficiently.
• Process RIP files using proprietary printer software.
• Monitor color consistency, making adjustments and recalibrating as needed to meet customer specifications.
• Maintain accurate logs for ink, paper, production, maintenance, and repairs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve minor mechanical issues, collaborating with service technicians and supervisors when necessary.
• Communicate clearly with prepress, pressroom, and support teams to ensure smooth workflow.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• 1–3 years of experience in a pressroom, prepress, or bindery operator role within a printing environment.
• Strong mechanical skills and the ability to follow detailed work instructions.
• Excellent computer skills and basic math proficiency; ability to read a ruler and interpret job specifications.
• Keen attention to detail; able to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Ability to see and monitor color accurately.
• Effective communication skills for teamwork and troubleshooting.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Operates in a manufacturing/press room environment with exposure to loud noise, ink, and paper dust.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn as required.
• Ability to lift and move heavy rolls and print materials (up to [insert weight, e.g., 50 lbs]).
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and perform physical tasks for extended periods.
• Must be available for shifts that may include evenings, weekends, or overtime during peak production periods.

Compensation & Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account HRA
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and 8 holidays per year