Digital Print Operator

AlphaGraphics; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Flexible Scheduling

Career path development

8-hour shift

Job summary

AlphaGraphics in Stamford, CT seeks a Digital Print Production Operator to manage setup and printing on cut-sheet digital printers. You will calibrate color against Pantone references, maintain machines, and assist the large format team with vehicle graphics and wall murals.

The role emphasizes quality control, adherence to schedules, and logging maintenance and job status. 8-hour shifts Monday through Friday, with opportunities to grow in a dynamic print production environment.

Qualifications

• Digital printing experience preferred.
• Ability to organize several activities and tasks concurrently.
• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime, if needed.
• Maximize profit through efficient use of time and equipment.
• Basic bindery skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate digital commercial printers using Fiery Command Workstation.
• Assist large format department with installations, production and projects as available.
• Impose files for print and run USPS mail software.
• Coordinate with Production Scheduler to prioritize daily job production.
• Ensure quality by proofing and comparing to work orders; track waste and inventory.

Skills

Digital printing

Fiery workflow

Color calibration

Time management

Quality assurance

Tools

Fiery Command Workstation

Job description

As a Digital Print Production Operator, you will be responsible for job setup and printing using our cut-sheet digital printers. You will be in charge of calibrating printers and color-matching projects against our client's Pantone colors / previous jobs. You will also manage the service and maintenance of the machines as needed.

This is an excellent position for someone interested in entering the industry and building a lasting career.

You will also be trained to assist our large format department in printing, production, and installation projects. Primary examples of projects that need assistance are vehicle graphics and wall mural projects that require a second installer.

The primary responsibility of the Digital Print Production Operator is to operate and complete all digital printing (B&W/Color) production for maximum production efficiency.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Flexible Scheduling
• Hard work, collaboration, humanity, fun, and laughter
• Career path development
• 8-hour shift - Monday to Friday

Digital Print Production Operator Responsibilities

• Responsible for operating digital commercial printers using Fiery Command Workstation.
• Assisting in our large format department with installations & production work when available
• Responsible for imposing files for print & running USPS mail software
• Works with Production Scheduler to prioritize and manage daily job production
• Produces orders accurately, efficiently, and quickly while maintaining the highest quality standards
• Updates job status and location in MIS system
• Always runs a proof copy and compares it to the work order
• Controls waste and redos by quality‑checking jobs as they are being produced
• Completes Quality Assurance documents for all printed jobs
• Tracks waste, spoilage, usage, and inventory for all digital printing machines
• Maintains all Digital Printing Equipment logs
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment
• Performs all required maintenance and learns extended maintenance from the technician.
• Ensures that all service “clicks” are credited by the service technician in each call, including credit for poor-quality copies
• Calibrates and manages all color devices as required to maintain color consistency.
• Monitors color consistency during all print runs and make adjustments as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned

Digital Print Production Operator Qualifications

• Digital printing experience preferred
• Ability to organize several activities and tasks concurrently.
• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime, if needed
• Ability to maximize profit through the efficient use of time and equipment
• Can perform basic bindery functions
• Familiar and comfortable with Fiery Print Controller, a plus
• Is proficient with the use of Command Workstation (if applicable) to control digital workflow
• Graphic design skills are a plus but not necessary
• Customer service experience is a plus but not necessary