Digital Press Operator

Printcommunications; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, 401k withmatch

Job summary

Printcommunications in Downingtown, PA seeks a Digital Press Operator to run and maintain Rite’s digital printing presses and deliver high-quality printed materials. The role reports to the Production Manager and involves preparing, aligning, and setting up machinery, inspecting proof sheets, and maintaining press efficiency.

Candidates should have a high school diploma (technical training preferred) and either on-the-job training or prior digital printing experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• On-the-job training provided; vocational/technical training preferred.
• Previous digital printing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates printing press to produce materials including envelopes and letterhead.
• Reviews job requirements and configures machinery for quality output.
• Inspects proof sheets and adjusts presses to meet standards.
• Maintains supplies and performs routine maintenance on presses.
• Troubleshoots issues and drafts daily production reports.
• Keeps work area clean and informs supervisor of problems.

Skills

Press operation

Instructions following

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Vocational/technical training

Job description

Job Summary: The Digital Press Operator will produce published materials by operating and maintaining Rite’s digital printing presses. The position reports directly to the Production Manager.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Operates printing press to produce published materials including custom printed envelopes and letterhead.


• Reviews job requirements to understand the scope and parameters of print jobs.


• Prepares, aligns, and configures machinery to produce quality product.


• Inspects proof sheets to evaluate the quality of printing.


• Adjusts press machinery to meet quality standards and specifications.


• Maintains inventory of supplies needed to operate printing presses.


• Troubleshoots issues with printing press and makes basic repairs.


• Performs routine maintenance on presses.


• Informs supervisor of problems with equipment or materials.


• Drafts and submits reports for daily production totals.


• Maintains a clean area around printing machinery.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to operate or to quickly learn to operate various printing presses and related software.


• Ability to follow instructions.


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.


• Vocational/technical school training preferred; on-the-job training provided.


• Previous digital printing experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Physically able to operate printing presses.


• Able to stand for most of an 8-hour shift.


• Able to bend or kneel frequently.


• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.

BENEFITS

• Health, Dental, Vision, 401k with match, stock plan, profit sharing