Color Print Operator

OSG; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A printing and mailing services company in Tempe, Arizona is looking for a Printer Operator to operate and monitor production print equipment, ensuring high-quality output. The role requires a high school diploma and 1+ years of production print experience, with strong attention to detail. Responsibilities include performing print job setup, conducting routine maintenance, and adhering to quality control standards. Flexible shifts and lifting up to 50 lbs are part of the job requirements.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of production print experience (digital or continuous feed).
• Ability to lift and move print stock safely (up to 50 lbs).
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, overtime, weekends, or peak mail cycles.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production print equipment.
• Perform print job setup and ensure quality control standards.
• Conduct routine equipment care and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Production print experience

Attention to detail

Equipment monitoring

Quality control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fiery Print Server

Job description

ThePrinter Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring production print equipment to ensure accurate, high-quality output in support of print and mail services. This role works within a fast-paced environment alongside USPS mailing requirements, automated inserting systems, and internal data processing teams. The operator ensures proper job setup, performance monitoring, preventive maintenance, and output integrity from print to finishing stages.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, configure, and monitor digital and continuous-form production printers including:
• HP Inkjet Web Press (as applicable)
• Perform print job setup, including job ticket review, file validation, material selection, and system alignment
• Ensure print output meets quality control standards including alignment, image clarity, color accuracy, data integrity, barcodes, and mail-readability marks.
• Load and unload print stock correctly (paper rolls, cut sheets, specialty forms) while maintaining inventory accuracy.
• Monitor printer performance, logs, and job progress via smart display systems, alerting leadership to defects or interruptions.
• Conduct routine equipment care and preventive maintenance, including cleaning print heads, replacing consumables (toner, ink, developer, drums, fusers), and clearing jams safely.
• Maintain strict compliance with:
• SOC 2 guidelines (if applicable)
• PHI and PII handling policies
• Physical security and audit process standards
• Prepare printed materials for downstream processing into:
• Automated Inserters for mail fulfillment
• Finishing and packaging for postal or client distribution
• Maintain production records, machine activity logs, and issue escalation reports.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of production print experience (digital or continuous feed)
• Familiarity with print workflow software such as Fiery Print Server or printer queue/RIP tools
• Ability to lift and move print stock safely (up to 50 lbs)
• Strong attention to detail and print quality standards
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a production environment
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, overtime, weekends, or peak mail cycles

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within print & mail operations supporting:
• Remittance print environment
• Postal presort or mailing compliance knowledge
• Basic mechanical aptitude or prior interaction with production maintenance teams

Core Competencies

• Print operations knowledge
• Equipment monitoring and troubleshooting
• Quality control and compliance focus
• Time and production efficiency
• Team communication and escalation protocol