Digital Press Operator (Full-Time)

Matthews International; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in print services is seeking a dedicated Digital Press Operator to join their team in Pittsburgh. The successful candidate will operate digital printing presses, ensuring quality and efficiency while working within a dynamic environment. Training will be provided, and the role requires attention to detail and mechanical aptitude.

Qualifications

• 0+ years of previous Print Operating experience preferred.
• Basic degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Operates digital printing presses to produce sheets per order.
• Performs quality checks and directs press assistant.
• Conducts preventative maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Forklifts

Job description

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Join our dynamic team and embark on an exciting career where innovation is at the heart of everything we do.

At SGK Print (formerly iDL), we create amazing in-store experiences for brands across several sectors, from the nation’s favorite fast-food joints to the world’s most renowned retailers. With a legacy spanning over six decades, we’re a family business with the backing of a global powerhouse, meaning you get the best of both worlds when you join our team. Our culture is the bedrock of our success, which is why we’re committed to fostering an environment where authenticity is encouraged and diverse talent flourishes. If you’re a hard worker with a can-do attitude and a knack for seeing opportunities where others see challenges, then we want to hear from you.

SGK Print, located in East Butler, PA, is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Digital Press Operator to join our team full-time. In this role, you will operate assigned digital printing presses to produce high-quality printed products on various materials, following job tickets or work orders.

Training Schedule:

• 1.5 to 2 months of training
• Daylight shift: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Regular Schedule (post-training):

• Night shift: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 PM – 4:30 AM

We're looking for a reliable team player with a strong work ethic, mechanical aptitude, and an eye for quality. Experience in digital printing is a plus, but candidates with experience in offset or screen printing are also encouraged to apply. Click "Apply Now" for immediate consideration.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produces printed sheets per production order.
• Performs quality checks and maintains required paperwork.
• Directs press assistant to achieve production schedule.
• Operates assigned equipment safely in accordance with company and OSHA safety programs and rules.
• Performs work in accordance with approved procedures and work instructions.
• Monitors Quality Points at work station and records required data.
• Reports quality and production concerns and issues to supervisor.
• Cross trains on all work stations within department.
• Conducts preventative maintenance on all assigned equipment according to the preventative maintenance schedule.
• Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred
• 0+ years of previous Print Operating experience preferred
• Basic degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
• Basic analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
• Basic understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and influence peers and management.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
• Possess a mechanical aptitude; ability to use a large variety of hand tools and basic knowledge of power tools, forklifts, welding equipment, and cutting torch.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and see.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold & heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment may be high.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

We offer equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

We strive to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our Human Resource Team.