Digital Print Production Operator

AlphaGraphics US 219; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

AlphaGraphics US 219 in Golden, CO is hiring a Digital Print Production Operator. You will set up and operate cut-sheet digital printers, calibrate colors, and ensure color accuracy to Pantone standards while maintaining equipment and logs.

You will also support the large format team on vehicle graphics and wall murals, participating in installations when needed. This role offers training and opportunities for growth within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Digital printing experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to maximize efficiency and equipment use.
• Basic bindery knowledge.
• Familiarity with Fiery Print Controller is a plus.
• Experience with Command Workstation for digital workflow.
• Graphic design skills are a plus but not required.
• Customer service experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate digital commercial printers using Fiery Command Workstation.
• Assist large format department with installations and production when available.
• Impose files for print and run USPS mail software.
• Work with Production Scheduler to prioritize daily jobs.
• Produce orders accurately, efficiently, and with high quality.
• Update job status and location in MIS system.
• Run a proof copy and compare to work order.
• Check for waste and redos by quality checking during production.
• Complete QA documents for printed jobs.
• Track waste, spoilage, usage, and inventory for digital printers.
• Maintain logs for digital printing equipment.
• Keep work environment clean and organized.
• Perform required maintenance and learn extended maintenance from technician.
• Ensure service clicks credited by technician, including for poor-quality copies.
• Calibrate and manage color devices to maintain consistency.
• Monitor color consistency during print runs and adjust as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Digital printing

Multi-tasking

Flexible hours

Time management

Bindery basics

Fiery Print Controller

Command Workstation

Graphic design

Customer service

Overtime

Tools

Fiery Print Controller

Command Workstation

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

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

Compensation: $18.00 - $26.00 per hour

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

At AlphaGraphics, we offer careers for everyone! Whether you are just starting out, looking for that next great growth opportunity, or seeking a change, we have exciting roles to suit you.

We pride ourselves on our training programs in management, sales, operations, print, signs, design, and marketing. Join us with or without experience, and we will succeed together as a team!

• AlphaGraphics centers (locations) are independently owned and operated. The posted positions are offered by individual franchisees who interview, hire, manage and pay the employees hired for positions in a specific local location (center) through their specific business.