Digital Press Operator

Resource Label Group; Nixa (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Resource Label Group in Missouri is seeking a Digital Press Operator to set up and operate the HP Digital printing press for pressure sensitive labels. This role focuses on producing high quality labels to meet customer specifications and requires careful attention to detail.

Onsite training is provided, with opportunities for career growth in a skilled trade within the printing industry. The ideal candidate has strong measurement skills, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and a willingness to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 1 year of experience operating a press in a printing environment, preferably a digital press.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
• Must be able to read and interpret rulers, scales and other measurement devices.
• The role requires standing for long periods and frequent walking and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• May participate in vendor sponsored training programs.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality labels to meet job specifications and customer standards.
• Input data including time and materials used into job management software.
• Load jobs into press and prepare inks and supplies as prescribed.
• Operate press with proper speed and alignment of stock to the print cylinder.
• Adjust printing impression and verify through approval strips for accuracy.
• Inspect samples for imperfections and make necessary adjustments.
• Communicate job changes to supervisor to minimize downtime.
• Report production or press issues promptly to supervisor.
• Maintain accurate inventory usage.
• Perform daily, weekly and monthly maintenance as required.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.

Skills

Press operation experience

Reading gauges & rulers

Mathematical calculations

Physical stamina/Lift up to 50 lbs

Quality inspection/eye for defects

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Job management software

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Digital Press Operator to join our team! The Digital Press Operator sets up and operates the HP Digital printing press to produce pressure sensitive labels and related products.

This position offers onsite training and the opportunity to learn a valuable skilled trade in the printing industry. Employees will have unlimited growth potential and the chance to continuously advance your career.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Produce high quality labels to meet the job specifications outlined on the label order to match customer standards
• Inputs data including time and materials used into job management software
• Reads job order and loads jobs into press, fills ink cans and pumps with prescribed inks
• Starts press, adjusting speed and alignment of stock to the print cylinder as necessary
• Adjusts printing impression as necessary and runs down approval strip
• Cuts sample of approval strip from printed roll, inspects for imperfections and makes adjustments as necessary
• Communicates job specific information or changes to the supervisor in a timely manner to minimize production downtime
• Report any production or press issues to supervisor in a timely manner
• Keeps inventory usage accurate at all times
• Performselen daily, weekly and monthly maintenance as required
• Keeps work areas clear and organized; maintains housekeeping standards

Qualifications

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of three years or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• One year of previous experience operating a press in a printing environment, preferably a digital press
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Must be able to read and interpret ruler, scales and other measurement devices.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and frequently is required to walk
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without mechanical assistance
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• May also participate in vendor sponsored training programs