Digital Print Operator 2nd & 3rd Shift

Sepire; Burr Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Birthday PTO

401(k)

Cross-training and growth

Growth opportunities

Convenient Burr Ridge location

Job summary

Sepire is a marketing services and communications distribution company delivering automated, secure digital print solutions in a fast-paced environment. The Digital Print Operator will operate the Ricoh VC70000 and related equipment, ensuring high quality, accuracy, and on-time delivery across multiple jobs.

You will collaborate with Client Services, Prepress, Bindery, and Operations, maintain color and substrate profiles, and support continuous improvement in a HIPAA/SOC 2/OSHA compliant

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience operating digital color production printing equipment.
• Ricoh VC70000 experience is highly desirable.
• Color management, sample matching, and device/substrate profiling.
• Knowledge of imposition and digital print workflows.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Comfort using production software and collaboration tools.
• Process-driven mindset with attention to detail and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain the Ricoh VC70000 and other digital production equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot press- and print-related issues.
• Create and maintain substrate and color profiles for new materials.
• Monitor color and print quality against established standards.
• Verify registration, sequence, and data integrity across production.
• Follow SOPs and quality requirements for each job.
• Document production sampling and inspections.

Skills

Digital print operations

Color management

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Shifts flexibility

Tools

Ricoh VC70000

Inkjet presses

Color profiling software

Job description

Join a Team That Invests in Technology and People

Sepire is a marketing services and communications distribution company specializing in complex, compliance-driven solutions. We are a technology-forward organization delivering automated communications in a highly secure environment. Our multichannel services include contact management, printing, mailing, fulfillment, and electronic delivery.

If you are an experienced digital print operator who takes pride in quality, enjoys solving technical challenges, and wants to work with advanced production technology, we would like to meet you.

What You’ll Do

As a Digital Print Operator, you will operate and maintain our Ricoh VC70000 continuous-feed inkjet press and support other digital production equipment. You will help ensure every job meets Sepire’s standards for quality, accuracy, productivity, security, and on-time delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain the Ricoh VC70000 continuous-feed inkjet press and other digital production equipment.
• Perform routine operator maintenance and troubleshoot press- and print-related issues to maximize uptime.
• Create and maintain substrate and color profiles for new materials.
• Monitor color and print quality in accordance with established standards and approved samples.
• Verify registration, sequence, record integrity, and variable-data accuracy throughout production.
• Follow job instructions, general work instructions, standard operating procedures, and quality requirements.
• Perform required production sampling, inspections, and documentation.
• Collaborate with Client Services, Prepress, Bindery, and Operations to complete work accurately and on schedule.
• Monitor consumables and maintain established inventory levels.
• Safely move paper rolls, press loads, and raw materials using material-handling equipment.
• Cross-train on additional print and post-print production equipment as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Work overtime or assist other departments when needed to meet customer commitments.
• Perform all duties in compliance with company policies and regulatory standards, including HIPAA, SOC 2, and OSHA.

What We’re Looking For

• Two or more years of experience operating digital color production printing equipment.
• Experience with high-speed continuous-feed inkjet presses preferred; Ricoh VC70000 experience is highly desirable.
• Experience with color management, sample matching, and device or substrate profiling.
• Working knowledge of imposition and digital print workflows.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical troubleshooting skills.
• Comfort using computers and a variety of production and collaboration applications.
• Ability to work in a process-driven environment, manage priorities, and maintain close attention to detail.
• Team-oriented approach with clear communication and a commitment to shared production goals.
• Flexibility to work 2nd or 3rd shift and overtime based on business needs.

Why Join Sepire?

At Sepire, you will work with advanced digital print technology in a secure, fast-paced environment where quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement matter. We provide opportunities to expand your skills through cross-training and hands-on experience with multiple production technologies.

Benefits and Perks

• Health insurance
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Birthday PTO
• 401(k)
• Cross-training and growth opportunities
• Convenient Burr Ridge location near major interstate access

Build Your Career with Sepire

If you are looking for a stable, full-time opportunity with a growing, technology-focused company, apply today to join the Sepire team as a Digital Print Operator.

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