Digital Printer

Smurfit Westrock; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock Company is seeking a Digital Operator to support the daily digital print requirements of the HP Indigo press. The role focuses on artwork readiness, DFE file handling, and accurate job information to deliver high-quality outputs on schedule.

You will monitor performance, maintain traceability records, and collaborate with Operations to prioritise workloads while ensuring housekeeping and discipline in the Digital cell.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 1 HP training relevant to the HP Indigo digital press.
• Practical understanding of labels, digital print, artwork requirements, DFE file transfer and technical/originations processes.
• Ability to assess how a product has been produced and make a diagnosed assessment of the process and requirements.
• Experience of working in a high-volume, low-unit-cost manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work effectively with others in a production environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly with production colleagues and site management.

Responsibilities

• Support daily digital print requirements for the HP Indigo press.
• Maintain records of performance and day-to-day activity via shop floor data capture systems.
• Organise workload and scheduling to maximise operational performance of the Digital cell.
• Enter production requirements and job details into the shop floor data capture system.
• Ensure materials and consumables are managed to meet production needs.
• Support other areas of the business as trained and competent.

Skills

HP Indigo knowledge

Printing operations

Data capture

Team collaboration

Quality traceability

Education

HP Indigo Level 1 training

Tools

Shop floor data capture systems

DFE file transfer tools

Job description

Job Purpose

The Digital Operator is responsible for supporting the daily digital print requirements of the HP Indigo digital press. The role requires a practical understanding of artwork, DFE file transfer processes, job information, and the technical and originations requirements needed to deliver work accurately, efficiently and in line with business targets. The post holder will contribute to the continued improvement of the Digital cell by monitoring performance, supporting consistent working practices and helping to maintain high standards of quality, accuracy, traceability and operational discipline.

Key Accountabilities

• Measure operational performance against agreed targets, explain variances where targets are missed or improvements achieved, and take appropriate action where required.
• Ensure accurate records of performance and day-to-day activity are captured through shop floor data capture systems.
• Maintain records of completed and despatched work to support commercial traceability and accounting requirements.
• Organise workload and scheduling activity to maximise the operational performance of the Digital cell.
• Ensure the working area, equipment and maintenance routines are maintained in line with operational requirements and to the satisfaction of the Operations Manager.
• Support material profiling activity when required.
• Work with the Operations and Production Supervisor to prioritise worksheets for daily production and schedule activity accordingly.
• Enter production requirements onto the digital press as required.
• Manage material requirements to meet production needs.
• Request orders for replacement inks, primer and other press consumables as required to support continued production.
• Accurately enter job details into the shop floor data capture system.
• Support the digital print process by ensuring artwork, DFE files and job information are understood and prepared in line with production requirements.
• Communicate effectively with Originations, Technical and HP regarding press, artwork, DFE, job or process-related issues.
• Maintain records of all products and materials used in the production process to support traceability.
• Maintain the Digital cell area to the highest standards of housekeeping, organisation and operational discipline.
• Remain flexible and, where trained and competent, support other areas of the business as required.
• Demonstrate and answer questions relating to the Digital Press, artwork handling, DFE file transfer and associated technical/originations processes during visits from customers, prospects and intercompany visitors.
• Train others in the use of the Digital Press and associated artwork, DFE file transfer and technical/originations processes where required.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive. The Company may reasonably require the post holder to carry out other duties within their capability and competence to meet business needs.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Minimum Level 1 HP training relevant to the HP Indigo digital press.
• Practical understanding of labels, digital print, artwork requirements, DFE file transfer and technical/originations processes.
• Ability to assess how a product has been produced and make a considered diagnosis of the process and requirements involved.
• Experience of working in a high-volume, low-unit-cost manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work effectively with others in a production environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately with production colleagues and site management.