Digital Printer Operator

Purpose: This position helps make gospel teachings resources or services accessible to all in a simple and affordable way supporting the mission of the Church.

Digital Printer Operators are responsible for operating and maintaining digital printing production equipment. Operators are expected to adhere to safety and quality standards maintain a clean and organized work area ensure efficient and productive operation of the equipment meet or exceed production standards adhere to schedules and customer specifications and meet or exceed customer expectations. Qualified candidates will have a mid-level understanding and skill set of operating high speed digital printers and understand the traditional workflow processes for the printing production industry and have superior customer service skills. A successful candidate will be a self-starter work with minimal direction yet be able to consistently meet pre-determined deadlines and work within set parameters. Must be willing to be trained by manufacturing representatives (which may or may not include traveling) and follow instructions to ensure equipment productivity and efficiency and protecting company investments.

This job will assist with and may serve as a training position for the Digital Press Operator position.

65% Operate digital press machines and finishing equipment

25% Set up PDF files for printing

10% Perform regular maintenance by keeping the press in optimal performance

• Prepares and prints orders on high speed digital printers and assist with digital presses as needed
• Ensures printed colors match approved sample; makes corrective adjustments and/or communicates to prepress what adjustments are required to successfully match colors to samples as needed; interact with prepress on a frequent basis
• Assesses multiple proofing options and compares with printed results
• Trouble-shoots challenging orders/projects
• interacts with other production process owners and workers as needed for job completion
• Receives scheduling priority from group manager supervisor with input from scheduling coordinator
• Maintains equipment cleanliness and organization of department; makes minor repairs and mechanical adjustments as prescribed and as required
• Understands and prepares paperwork related to order/project
• Lifts and maneuvers product weighing up to 50 pounds with no assistance; able to lift larger loads with physical or mechanical assistance
• Acts as quality control inspector for products being produced ensuring that predetermined quality standards are met or exceeded
• Contact outside vendor for technical assistance when appropriate

• HS graduate or equivalent with 2 - 4 years experience working digital production equipment or related experience; previous experience working for companies such as FedEx/Kinkos and Alphagraphics highly desirable
• Intermediate computer knowledge; experience with PDF formats and MS Office required; experience with Telescope or Photoshop preferred
• Must have working knowledge of the printing production workflow process
• Have mechanical aptitude being able to be trained to perform regular preventive maintenance and minor troubleshooting as needed
• Excellent eyesight - ability to see detail printed material and differentiate and match color samples as provided
• Must be able to maintain a professional demeanor focusing on desired outcomes during challenging and stressful times
• Must be able to meet pre-determined deadlines
• Must demonstrate a proactive creative approach to projects and the potential difficulties they may present
• May be required to work varying shifts and overtime as required to meet production schedules and deadlines including some holidays