Digital Print Operator

Performance Search Partners; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Search Partners is seeking a Digital Print Operator IV in West Chicago, Illinois. The role involves maintaining digital printing equipment, performing quality checks, and leading informal teams in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have advanced digital printing knowledge and at least 5 years of relevant experience.

This position involves physical tasks like lifting up to 50 pounds and requires availability for overtime. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential, along with experience in a data processing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years related experience.
• Experience working in a data processing environment with emphasis on production digital printing.
• Displays initiative in resolving production issues.

Responsibilities

• Maintain understanding of relevant print technology and equipment.
• Perform proper machine set-up, start-up and shut down.
• Troubleshoot job problems or failures and perform maintenance tasks.

Skills

Initiative and sound judgment in resolving production issues

Advanced digital printing knowledge

Attention to detail

Experience with Microsoft Office applications

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

At Performance Search Partners we team with industry leading recruiters to ensure a positive experience for the employee and employer.

Job Description

1st shift-Mon-Fri, 7am-3pm

3rd shift-Mon-Fri, 11pm-7am

Overtime required on 2-3 Saturdays a month.

As a skilled specialist, the Digital Print Operator IV completes tasks in resourceful and effective ways. Works on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative. Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions. May be an informal team leader. Duties are performed in a fast-paced data processing environment and require medium to heavy physical activity including lifting 50 pounds repeatedly. Requires availability to work overtime as needed.

Essential Functions

• Maintain understanding of and experience with relevant print technology and equipment
• May be informal team leader.
• Assist in operation and clean-up of digital Print area.
• Check and verify print output against sample to key information and indicators.
• Complete Job Tracking Logs, Production Logs and other required paperwork.
• Identify material with poor quality and seek assistance if needed to correct.
• Perform proper machine set-up, start-up and shut down, including checking and verifying that equipment is ready for operation and that necessary supplies are available
• Troubleshoot job problems or failures and perform maintenance tasks as required for all printer units.
• Routinely load and manipulate digital print files.
• Move inventory to and from staging areas.
• Adhere to policies and guidelines pertaining to confidentiality, security, safety and professional conduct.
• Use knowledge of PC based processing using windows to perform daily tasks.
• May document equipment issues and report them as required.
• Assign operators to work centers.
• Communicate issues to management to ensure client service level agreement (SLA), drop dates, quality standards and schedules are met.
• Complete Shift Turnover Logs and communication.
• Ensure operators are maintaining acceptable production speed.
• Ensure proper resources are available for operators and machines.
• Ensure schedules are being followed and schedule to meet job requirements.
• Monitor and address quality performance issues with operators.
• Order inventory, sign for and restock inventory.
• Train less experienced peers.

Knowledge & Skills

• Displays initiative and sound judgment in resolving production issues
• Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions
• Determines methods and procedures on new assignments
• Experience working in a data processing environment with emphasis on production digital printing
• Advanced digital printing knowledge
• Attention to detail, ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Advanced Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel)
• Strong awareness of sensitivity of client data and information security issues
• Ability to maintain positive, professional demeanor at all times
• Work involves frequent standing, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years related experience
• High school or equivalent required

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.