Digital Print Operator 1st shift

$20-$27.00/hr.

The Digital Print Operator operates expertly wide format inkjet and laser systems and inkjet sheetfed printers. They utilize a high level of proficiency to obtain quality and quantity goals according to customer specifications and standard operating procedures.  

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Set-up, operate, and maintain department machinery.
• Interpret job specs and component orientation: verify finished product meets customer specifications.
• Perform basic and advanced Make Readies/setups.
• Maintain accurate documentation and proper production reports.
• Perform daily maintenance to ensure color accuracy.
• Identify root causes that impact productivity and quality goals.
• Ensure jobs are assembled properly; and maintain appropriate print position.
• Assist Equipment Technicians with troubleshooting problems.
• Load and unload forms; maintain adequate supply of materials at the machine.
• Conduct smooth transition between shifts; gather pertinent data to avoid interruption to production.
• Replace ink Drums.
• Expertly re-web press as needed.
• Ensure overall quality and color consistency.
• Partner with Supervisor when equipment repair is necessary.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Ability to cross train on all equipment.
• Train newer team members to advance their skills and enhance team flexibility. 
•  Perform other (or other related) duties as applicable or assigned. 

Required Skills/Abilities/Competencies:

• Determine proper registration through the use of templates and visual inspection.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Detail-oriented and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Team player and ability to train others.
• Highly technically inclined and ability to operate direct mail equipment.
• Ability to use Maxwell workstation instrument, MICR workstation instrument and set up Coating and Perf unit.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Manufacturing/Production environment experience; lean manufacturing and/or quality control training preferred.
• High Speed inserting experience required, preferably to include 4 color Read/Write (Condor).
• 1+ year of digital printing experience.
• 2+ years’ laser operator experience; additional experience in digital print, direct mail, and/or fulfillment industry helpful.
• Previous participation on a safety team and/or other safety training a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work 8 hours consecutively Monday through Friday. 
• Ability to work overtime when needed.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Standard climate-controlled production environment; exposure to loud noise (PPE is provided).
• Ability to lift, carry and push/pull up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, pivot, crouch, squat, kneel, and stoop for up to 12 hours.
• Upper extremity motion requirements: fine motor movements, pushing/pulling with arms, grasping and pinching.
• Lower extremity motion requirements: reaching
• Pre-employment post-offer comprehensive assessment required.