Digital Press Operator

Scope: The digital press operator will:

Operate high-resolution color digital printers and proprietary imaging equipment.
Program and prepare jobs for printing.
Maintain daily print job production logs and daily delivery manifests.
Set up, program, and release jobs from print queue.
Adjust image position, color quality and resolution, perforations, and folds on paper, etc.
Monitor quality of job output for correctness and image quality.
Essential Functions

Responsibilities:

The position exists to perform the essential functions as outlined below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:

Collect and inspect random samples during print runs to identify any necessary adjustments.
Examine job orders to determine quantities to be printed, stock specifications, colors, or special printing instructions.
Verify that paper and ink meet the specifications for a given job.
Start presses and pull proofs to check for ink coverage and density, alignment, and registration.
Change press plates, blankets, or cylinders, as required.
Obtain or mix inks and fill ink fountains.
Feed paper through press cylinders and adjust feed and tension controls.
Load presses with paper and make necessary adjustments, according to paper size.
Fill out quality control forms at the start of each production run.
Monitor automated press operation systems and respond to fault, error, or alert messages.
Clean or oil presses or make minor repairs, using hand tools.
Adjust ink fountain flow rates.
Maintain time or production records.
Adjust digital files to alter print elements, such as color and imposition.
Input production job settings into workstation terminals that control automated printing systems.
Monitor environmental factors, such as humidity and temperature, that may impact equipment performance and make necessary adjustments.
Monitor inventory levels on a regular basis, ordering or requesting additional supplies, as necessary.
Set up or operate auxiliary equipment, such as cutting, folding, platemaking, drilling, or laminating machines.
Control workflow scheduling or job tracking, using computer database software.
Download completed jobs to archive media so that questions can be answered, or jobs replicated.
Download files to be printed, using printing production software.
Assess the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
Other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• York, PA 17404: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Digital Press: 3 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Location: One location