Digital Press Operator
Essential Information
Digital printing presses receive and reproduce information from a computer into a paper format. Operators are often required to operate and maintain digital presses while satisfying customer specifications.
Digital Press Operator Job Description
The digital print press operator uses digital printing machines and software programs to effectively create materials per client request. The press operator has numerous printing projects going at the same time and create schedules to reflect these various deadlines. In addition, the press operator may also need to play the role of a digital press repairman if maintenance on one of the machines is required.
Duties of a Digital Press Operator
The press operator is mainly responsible for creating the specified print material, maintaining the printing equipment and keeping inventory readily stocked. Press operators may be required to fix the printing machines that they use, which may involve either hardware or software repair, or calling in a service appointment depending upon the situation.
The digital press requires materials to be well stocked in order to operate effectively and efficiently. The operator places orders with the purchasing department to stock new ink cartridges, paper, labels or other components. The press operator uses a stock ordering schedule to keep up with work deadlines.
In the event bindery department needs help, the press operator needs to be cross trained and able to safely operate most, if not all, of the machinery within the bindery department to complete orders/tasks.
Qualifications
· Experience with Adobe Creative suite programs, specifically Adobe Illustrator
· Digital press experience preferred
· Works well under pressure
· Attention to detail
· Works well in fast paced environment
· Able to lift 50 lbs+ and handle paper
· Organized
· Good time management sills
· Mechanical aptitude
· Good verbal and written communication skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.75 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person