Digital Press Specialist, Print Production Facility

Staples, Inc.; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid time off

Medical benefits package

401(k) with company match

Associate store discount

Job summary

Staples, Inc. operates dedicated print facilities to handle large print orders and is seeking a Print Production Digital Press Specialist to manage production workflows and color accuracy.

You will work with large scale presses and signage equipment, coordinate and prioritize tasks, and ensure fast, high-quality output while supporting store needs and internal customers.

Qualifications

• Experience with RIP and workflow software (Fiery, Onyx, Freeflow).
• Color production workflows with digital emphasis.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and address missing information.

Responsibilities

• Perform Press Maintenance & Operation such as cleaning, replenishing consumables, and replacing filters for high volume digital presses.
• Troubleshoot issues, perform repairs, use diagnostics, and monitor service items.
• Calibrate and linearize the system to maintain optimal color output.
• Be the point person on the prepress stage for large scale orders.
• Coach team members 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Reading & interpreting instructions

Team coaching

Problem solving

Tools

Fiery

Onyx

Freeflow

Job description

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.)

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 HP Indigo, Xerox iGen, HP Wide Format Flatbed printers, etc.
• 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