Digital Press Operator Trainee

Southwest Label & Printing; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Label & Printing in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Digital Press Operator Trainee for a full-time, on-site role. You will assist in setup, operation, and monitoring of digital presses to produce custom labels according to job specs.

You will prepare materials, load substrates, check files, and monitor quality while recording production data. You will follow safety procedures, learn SOPs, and collaborate with experienced press operators to grow into an independent role in a technology-driven

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required or beneficial.
• Experience in manufacturing, printing, or related fields is helpful but not required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift moderate weights safely.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setup, operation, and monitoring of digital printing presses.
• Prepare materials and load substrates according to job specs.
• Support pre-press file checks and perform routine press adjustments.
• Inspect printed output for quality and record production data.
• Communicate issues or maintenance needs to supervisors.
• Follow safety procedures and learn standard operating practices.
• Collaborate with experienced press operators and production team.

Skills

Machine Operation

Printing processes

Quality Control

Troubleshooting

Pre-press

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Willingness to learn

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Digital production systems

Digital production software

Job description

Company Description Southwest Label & Printing is a custom label manufacturer specializing in high-quality, on-site production. The company features a fully digital pre-press front end, enabling efficient file preparation and streamlined workflows. With both flexographic printing capabilities and advanced UV inkjet digital printing, Southwest Label & Printing offers a broad range of labeling solutions. Team members work in a technology-driven environment focused on precision, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

Role Description The Digital Press Operator Trainee is a full-time, on-site role based in Tempe, AZ. This role supports the setup, operation, and monitoring of digital printing presses to produce custom labels according to job specifications. Daily tasks include preparing materials, loading substrates, assisting with pre-press file checks, and performing routine press adjustments. The trainee inspects printed output for quality, records production data, and communicates issues or maintenance needs to supervisors. This role also involves following safety procedures, learning standard operating practices, and collaborating with experienced press operators and production team members.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess skills in Machine Operation and basic equipment handling in a production environment.
• Candidates should possess skills in Printing processes, including familiarity with digital printing process.
• Candidates should possess skills in Quality Control, including visual inspection and measurement of printed materials.
• Candidates should possess skills in Troubleshooting common machine and production issues.
• Candidates should possess skills in Pre-press activities, such as reviewing digital files and preparing jobs for print.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions, maintain attention to detail, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Basic computer literacy and comfort working with digital production systems and software.
• Willingness to learn, take direction, and grow into an independent press operator role.
• High school diploma or equivalent; prior experience in manufacturing, printing, or related fields is beneficial but not required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift moderate weights, and adhere to safety and quality standards.