Digital Print Operator — Flexible Hours, Color Mastery

AlphaGraphics of Greenway Plaza; Town of Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Company parties

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

AlphaGraphics Middleton is hiring a Digital Print Production Operator to set up and run cut-sheet digital printers, calibrate color to Pantone references, and manage routine maintenance. The role includes supporting the large format team on vehicle graphics and wall murals when needed.

The job focuses on achieving high production efficiency, maintaining quality, and logging job status in the MIS system. Training in management, sales, and operations is available.

Qualifications

• Digital printing experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to multi-task and 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 preferred but not required.
• Customer service experience is preferred but not required.

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

Skills

Digital printing experience

Multi-tasking

Flexibility

Bindery functions

Fiery Print Controller

Command Workstation

Tools

Fiery Command Workstation

USPS mail software

Job description

AlphaGraphics Middleton is hiring a Digital Print Production Operator to set up and run cut-sheet digital printers, calibrate color to Pantone references, and manage routine maintenance. The role includes supporting the large format team on vehicle graphics and wall murals when needed.

The job focuses on achieving high production efficiency, maintaining quality, and logging job status in the MIS system. Training in management, sales, and operations is available.