Digital Print Press Operator – High-Quality Labels

Frey Consulting Group; Lake Oswego (OR); On-site; USD 28,929 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

BigFoot Staffing is seeking a Temp-to-Hire Digital Press Operator to join our production team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will operate and maintain digital printing equipment to produce high-quality labels that meet customer specifications.

Prior printing press experience and a strong mechanical aptitude are essential. The role requires reading production tickets, adjusting ink systems, and ensuring accurate data entry for job completion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum three years of manufacturing or related experience.
• Previous experience operating a printing press required.
• Digital press experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret production documents and job specifications.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to read rulers, scales, and precision measuring devices.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high quality work.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with production teams.
• Dependable attendance and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate digital printing presses to produce labels that meet customer specifications and quality standards.
• Read and interpret job tickets, production orders, and work instructions.
• Load print jobs into the digital press and prepare materials for production.
• Fill ink systems and ensure proper ink supply throughout production.
• Start and operate printing equipment.
• Run approval samples and verify print quality before full production.
• Inspect printed labels throughout production for defects and quality issues.
• Make machine adjustments to maintain color consistency, registration, and overall print quality.
• Enter production information including labor, materials, and job completion data into the job management system.
• Maintain accurate inventory usage records.
• Communicate production changes, job updates, and equipment issues to supervisors promptly.
• Report equipment malfunctions to minimize production downtime.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance on printing equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all company quality assurance and safety procedures.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting abilities

Attention to detail

Reading production documents

Basic math skills

Independent working with teamwork

Dependable attendance

Organizational skills

Reading rulers and measurement devices

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

BigFoot Staffing is seeking a Temp-to-Hire Digital Press Operator to join our production team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will operate and maintain digital printing equipment to produce high-quality labels that meet customer specifications.

Prior printing press experience and a strong mechanical aptitude are essential. The role requires reading production tickets, adjusting ink systems, and ensuring accurate data entry for job completion.