DIGITAL PRESS OPERATOR

H&H Graphics, LLC; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned business that values its employees! As a digital press operator, you'll play a crucial role in processing digital print files and ensuring high-quality output using advanced printing technology. This position involves preflight checks, machine adjustments, and maintaining compliance with company standards. If you're passionate about digital printing and want to contribute to a supportive team environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Be part of a company that truly cares about its people and their growth!

Qualifications

• Experience in digital print file processing and preflight checks.
• Ability to program and adjust machines for optimal print quality.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for processing digital print files and ensuring quality output.
• Perform routine maintenance and track stock for the digital press.

Skills

Digital Print File Processing

Preflight Checking

Machine Programming

Quality Control

Computer Software Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Relevant Technical Certification

Tools

Konica Minolta KM1-E

RIP Software

Job description

JOIN OUR GROWING TEAM IN A FAMILY BUSINESS WITH A LONG HISTORY OF TAKING CARE OF OUR PEOPLE! This is an amazing opportunity to be part of a company that cares. H&H Graphics DBA Pull to Win Products is seeking a digital press operator, primarily for our Konica Minolta KM1-E press.

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for the electronic collection, preflight, and processing of digital print files. May include formatting and proofing electronic text and images submitted by designers and clients into finished pages that can be output on the KM1-E machine.

1. Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures and conduct self in accordance with core values.
2. Perform duties as assigned by Supervisor.
3. Understand machine capabilities to program, adjust and achieve optimum print quality.
4. Perform a preflight check of electronic materials and identify any problems before readying the job for output.
5. Correct or note any font/text flow problems, curving, bleed, trapping, and sizing issues.
6. Provide feedback to supervisor, Customer Service or Graphic Designer regarding quality of electronic materials provided and any identified concerns.
7. Examine job orders to determine quantities to be printed, stock specifications, or special output instructions.
8. Create and upload electronic files to the RIP system and complete a quality check of the pages.
9. Proficiently use and manipulate computer software in a prepress/digital press environment having to do with digital production control, page imposition, production queues and output.
10. Perform routine maintenance.
11. Collect and inspect random samples during digital output to identify any necessary adjustments.
12. Track stock and machine consumables and request replacement materials be ordered as needed.
13. Perform machine adjustments accurately, efficiently and according to procedures.
14. Meet strict production deadlines while maintaining quality work.