Digital Press Operator

Mittera; Berkeley (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Mittera, a leader in commercial and digital printing, seeks Digital Press Operators responsible for producing quality printed sheets using HP Digital Print equipment. Ideal candidates possess a strong background in color differentiation, problem-solving, and effective communication. This is an opportunity to develop skills in a rewarding work environment.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Qualifications

• Must differentiate between colors and complete a color test.
• Experience in digital color control and operating digital equipment preferred.
• Ability to read work instructions and business memos.

Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot multiple HP Indigo digital presses.
• Perform color matching and accurately document equipment feedback.
• Maintain clean work area and assist with various duties as assigned.

Skills

Color differentiation

Problem-solving

Organization

Computer navigation

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

HP Indigo Level 1 operator training

Tools

HP Indigo Digital Press

Prepress software applications

Job description

Description

Description

Mittera is currently seeking Digital Press Operators where employees are appreciated and rewarded for the work they put in. Digital Operators are responsible for producing quality printed sheets. They should understand the Digital Print process and can set up and operate HP Digital Print equipment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot multiple HP Indigo digital presses
• Accurately interpret, document, and communicate diagnostic feedback from equipment and act upon information to resolve production, maintenance and repair issues
• Perform color matching of supplied material
• Read and understand job tickets and complete any necessary job paperwork
• Command of technical vocabulary and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels withing the organization as well as outside vendors and customers
• Clean and maintain work area
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Benefits

Mittera is a leading-edge company that provides commercial and digital printing, finishing, graphic design, data analytics, direct mail processing, and fulfillment services. Mittera's full-service approach connects data-driven revelations, bar-raising creative, and expertly printed materials to give our customers' brand recognition it deserves. Competitive compensation and robust benefits plans are offered. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
  
  

Mittera is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Visit us today at mittera.com

Requirements

Required Skills and Abilities

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• HP Indigo 1x000 Digital Press; Level 1 Operator training
• Must be able to differentiate between colors and will be required to complete a color test
• All equipment operations are controlled via computer interface. Position requires the ability to navigate through multiple computer screens quickly and efficiently
• Computer software application experience in a prepress environment and experience in digital color control, color manipulation, and experience operating HP and other digital equipment a plus
• Successful candidate must possess solid organizational and problem-solving skills and be able to work in a fast-paced environment with little or no supervision
• Ability to prevent errors and solve problems on digital machine operations
• Must be self-motivated, reliable, and quality, safety oriented
• Full comprehension in reading work instructions and business memos
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Must have the ability to work effectively in stressful situations and meet stringent deadlines
• Must be self-motivated, reliable, and quality, safety oriented
• Perform all other duties as assigned
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Requires use of proper body mechanics with pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, squatting, kneeling, and bending
• Pushing/pulling and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Requires fine motor hand and arm movement, manual dexterity, and coordination
• Requires near visual acuity
• Requires working around and operating departmental equipment
• Must be able to access and navigate each department in the facility
• Requires the ability to function in a professional manner under stressful circumstances
  
  

Work Environmental Factors

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to hazardous materials. A production employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.