HP Indigo Digital Print Operator

Smurfit Westrock plc; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc is seeking a Digital Operator to support daily digital print needs on the HP Indigo press. You will handle artwork, DFE transfers, job details, and ensure accuracy, traceability, and on-time delivery within a high-volume manufacturing setting.

The role requires practical knowledge of artwork workflows, tight production schedules, and collaboration with Operations and Production teams to prioritise work and maintain quality standards.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain the Digital cell area to the highest standards of housekeeping, organisation and operational discipline.
• 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.

Skills

HP Indigo training

Digital print know-how

DFE/file transfer understanding

Process diagnosis

Team collaboration

Clear communication

Tools

HP Indigo press

Job description

Smurfit Westrock plc is seeking a Digital Operator to support daily digital print needs on the HP Indigo press. You will handle artwork, DFE transfers, job details, and ensure accuracy, traceability, and on-time delivery within a high-volume manufacturing setting.

The role requires practical knowledge of artwork workflows, tight production schedules, and collaboration with Operations and Production teams to prioritise work and maintain quality standards.