Digital Print Operator

Summary

Operates and maintains high-volume digital copiers and a variety of bindery equipment to produce a wide variety of print jobs including large format printing.

Essential Duties

• Makes equipment and computer interface adjustments required to run various sizes, finishes, and weights of paper stock
• Operates a variety of print shop equipment including digital printers, binding, punching, cutting, collating, stitching, drilling, padding, perforating, laminating, labeling, and folding equipment
• Handles equipment problems and maintenance; performs minor machine repairs
• Reads and calculates department job ticket(s) information; follows specific fabrication instructions as indicated by Work Order(s), Customer(s), or Supervisor
• Manages multiple projects at a time and works efficiently against delivery deadlines
• Performs basic arithmetic calculations
• Packages & labels completed printing jobs for shipping
• Maintains assigned work area cleanliness
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with management and coworkers
• Troubleshoots quality problems and finds solutions or seeks help from supervisor
• Produces shipping labels and shipping documents for completed printing jobs
• Notifies supervisor of recurring equipment malfunction or poor-quality raw material
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Required Education

High School Diploma with coursework in Business Education and/or graphic arts or other related areas

Certification/Licensure

Valid Georgia Driver License required

Experience Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of related experience; Experience working in and using Adobe Creative Suite

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong knowledge of prepress processes and ability to lay out printing jobs utilizing various applications including, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator & Photoshop) and Microsoft Office (Publisher, Word, Excel)
• Knowledge of make - ready and prepress concepts, such as imposition and preflight
• Must be able to effectively prepare and troubleshoot a variety of file formats and edit PDF documents
• Ability to use digital imaging software to lay out printing jobs
• Experienced in four-color process printing methods
• Consistent attention to detail
• Proven ability to ensure quality during and after production
• Must be self-disciplined and organized
• Must be able to manage multiple projects at a time and work efficiently against delivery deadlines
• Must be able to perform well under deadline constraints and meet quality standards
• Ability to work cooperatively with others
• Good communication skills both verbal and written

Working Conditions

• Print shop and warehouse environment
• High noise environment
• High dust, dirt, grease environment
• Regular exposure to chemicals and solvents
• Regular exposure to moving machinery

Physical Demands

• Requires standing for extended periods of time
• Ability to correctly lift and carry 80 pounds
• Ability to use material handling equipment