Digital Press Specialist, Print Production Facility

Staples; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Staples is seeking a Print Production Digital Press Specialist to join our dedicated print facility. This role is not in-store; you will work in a Staples print facility handling large print orders with industry-leading digital presses.

You will coordinate and prioritize production, ensuring rapid, high-quality output while supporting store needs and internal customers. Expect a collaborative, team-oriented culture with growth opportunities and cross-training across functions.

Qualifications

• Experience with RIP and workflow software (Fiery, Onyx, Freeflow).
• Strong color production workflow knowledge for digital presses.
• Knowledge of color management, ICC profiling, and color spaces.
• Familiarity with substrates and their limitations.
• Experience with preflight and file preparation processes.
• Knowledge of imposition concepts.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and troubleshoot issues proactively.

Responsibilities

• Perform press maintenance and operation on high-volume digital presses.
• Troubleshoot issues, perform repairs, and monitor service items.
• Calibrate and linearize systems to maintain color output quality.
• Serve as the prepress expert for large-scale orders.
• Coach team members to improve order quality and throughput.
• Oversee the quality process before, during, and after production.
• Be flexible to take on additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Color management

Preflight/file prep

Color profiling

Troubleshooting

Reading/interpret instructions

Image editing apps

Tools

Fiery

Onyx

Freeflow

Job description

Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:pm or 10:00am-6:00pm
Whether you have a year or many years of print experience, we can provide growth opportunities and will cross train you in different functions of our Digital Print Facility. We are often asked if this role is in a store, it is not. Staples has dedicated print facilities to handle large print orders that originate from our stores. For some openings, we can be flexible to work around your schedule.
As a Print Production Digital Press Specialist, you will be collaborative and inclusive in helping our customers meet their copy and print needs while being part of a fun, team-oriented culture. Our print facilities are not typically customer facing as larger orders from our stores are sent to our print facilities to complete. You’ll bring industry-leading print technology within reach of Staples’ most discerning customers. Utilizing large scale commercial digital presses and high-volume digital print and signage equipment, you will coordinate and prioritize all aspects of the production process focused on producing a quality printed product rapidly and efficiently.
Get great perks.

• Full-time, growth opportunities, weekly pay, and generous paid time off; hiring immediately
• Full medical benefits package, 401(k) with company match, and many more benefit options
• Associate store discount and more perks (discounts on mobile plans and other retailers, etc.)
  

• In-person interviews are at the print facility
  

Help both your print facility, local stores and your customers win.

• Perform Press Maintenance & Operation, such as press cleaning, replenishing of consumables, and replacing of filters & bottles and waste containers to high volume digital presses such as Ricoh/ Xerox print machine operator.
• Troubleshoot issues, perform repairs, use diagnostics, and monitor High Frequency Service Items
• Calibrate and linearize the system to maintain optimal color output (for digital color presses)
• Be the point person and internal expert on the prepress stage of the production process for large scale orders
• Coach team members on how to increase quality and quantity of orders produced in house
• Oversee the quality process of all jobs before, during and post production
• Be flexible to perform other duties as assigned
  

Essential Skills And Experience

• Attention to detail and sound organizational skills
• Experience with RIP and workflow software: Fiery, Onyx, Freeflow
• Experience with color production workflows with an emphasis on digital workflow
• Knowledge of color management, color spaces and ICC color profiling
• Knowledge of substrates and their limitations/characteristics
• Knowledge of preflight and file preparation
• Knowledge of or experience with imposition
• Ability to read & interpret instructions, identify problems/missing information and address them proactively
• Familiarity with image editing applications supported in a production facility
• Staples does not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position