DIGITAL PRESS OPERATOR III

Dcg One; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life/AD&D Insurance

401 (k) with matching

Accident Insurances

FSA, HSA

9 Paid Holidays

Monthly Cookie Days!

Job summary

DCG ONE in Seattle is seeking a Digital Press Operator III to run multiple digital presses and the Amiga laminator. You will interpret print work-orders to determine steps for a variety of projects, ensuring high-quality print products and materials.

The role requires 5+ years of digital printing experience and expertise with Ricoh and HP presses, plus strong color calibration and troubleshooting skills. This position is full-time, onsite in Seattle with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in digital printing.
• Advanced proficiency on Ricoh and/or HP presses.
• Advanced color calibration and press profiling.
• Advanced mechanical troubleshooting.
• May be required to complete and pass Public Trust Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Independently operate multiple digital presses (Ricoh, HP) and Amiga laminator.
• Operate and maintain laser etching/engraving equipment per specs and safety standards.
• Prepare digital files for laser etching with proper formatting and substrate requirements.
• Perform regular cleaning, calibration, and preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Assist in training Level 1 and 2 operators and mentor colleagues.
• Review and interpret production work orders and communicate needs to teams.
• Troubleshoot advanced-level problems and perform repairs, notifying supervisors.
• Identify and recommend process improvements.
• Work safely and be open to working in other departments as needed.

Skills

Digital printing

Press operation

Color calibration

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Tools

Ricoh press

HP press

Amiga laminator

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: DCG ONE West - SEATTLE, WA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $27.00 - $31.00Hourly

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Digital Press Operator III runs any one of the digital presses, including the Ricoh press, HP presses, and the Amiga 52 laminator. In this role, you will interpret print production work-orders to determine the steps needed to produce a wide variety of printing projects. This is an excellent opportunity to work independently and help deliver the highest quality print products and materials.

We’re looking for someone with experience in digital printing who is reliable, self-motivated, and looking to expand their skill set.

BENEFITS

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• 401 (k) with matching
• Accident Insurances
• FSA, HSA
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Monthly Cookie Days!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Independently operate multiple digital press, which includes the Ricoh presses, HP press, and Amiga laminator.
• Operate and maintain laser etching/engraving equipment in accordance with job specifications and safety standards.
• Prepare digital files for laser etching, ensuring proper formatting, resolution, and alignment with substrate requirements.
• Perform regular cleaning, calibration, and preventative maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
• Perform routine maintenance
• Assists in training/mentoring Level 1 and 2 operators
• Review and interpret production work orders.
• Communicate with other departments and staff members to gather any additional information needed to complete the job.
• Troubleshoot advanced-level problems and take corrective action, make repairs, and notify supervisors.
• Communicate information to other shift operators.
• Identifies and recommends process improvements
• Work with safety in mind at all times and report any potential unsafe circumstances.
• Is open and willing to work in other departments if requested.
• Does other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience in digital printing.
• Demonstrates advanced proficiency on Ricoh and/or HP Presses
• Advanced color calibration and press profiling
• Advanced mechanical troubleshooting
• May be required to complete and pass Public Trust Security Clearance.

ESSENTIAL ABILITIES

• Technical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Reliability
• Strong work ethic
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Comfort in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work on multiple projects at once

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly be required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or stand for long periods of time.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position works on the production floor in an industrial warehouse setting.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Equal Employment Opportunity & At-Will Employment: DCG ONE does not tolerate discrimination of any type and offers equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, natural origin, age, disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other considerations made unlawful by Federal, State, or local laws. We believe in providing eligible and qualified employees with opportunities to advance. DCG ONE is an at-will employer.