Digital Print Production Operator

G&J-Pepsi-Col; Reynoldsburg (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

G&J-Pepsi-Col is seeking a Digital Print Production Operator to manage day-to-day operations of large-format print jobs, including banners, signs, murals, vehicle wraps, and POP graphics. You will preflight files, ensure color accuracy, and coordinate with the Graphic Production Manager on quality concerns.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of experience in digital print production, strong organization, and familiarity with wide-format finishing equipment (Zund) and RIP software such as

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in color and black/white print production.
• Experience with wide-format finishing equipment (Zund setup and cutting).
• Proficiency with Onyx or Caldera RIP software.
• Attention to detail and strong time management.

Responsibilities

• Operate daily printing and production of banners, signs, murals, and vehicle wraps.
• Communicate with Graphic Production Manager on quality issues.
• Plan production runs and track job quantities for accuracy.
• Perform print quality control and color profiling; troubleshoot issues.
• Preflight artwork and release to print production.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and coordinate service calls.
• Understand large format printing and finishing processes.

Skills

Digital printing

RIP software

Zund cutting

Color profiling

Time management

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Tools

Onyx RIP

Caldera RIP

Job description

Position Summary

The Digital Print Production Operator will communicate regularly with the Graphic Production Manager regarding job status and quality concerns. The Digital Print Production Operator will be responsible for the day to day equipment operation, printing, file ripping, and production of banners, signs, murals, vehicle graphics, and POP display graphics. This position will preflight and quality check artwork files prior to releasing the jobs for print production. Other duties include: organize production runs on graphic production equipment, keeps updated quantity counts and quality audits on jobs to ensure accuracy. The Digital Print Production Operator will conduct operator level preventative maintenance on all assigned equipment per maintenance schedule, track and records information in maintenance logs and coordinates service calls. The ideal candidate will have 3 year’s experience in digital print production, various wide format finishing equipment knowledge is required (Zund file set up, and cutting), knowledge of software such as Onyx or Caldera RIP is required. In addition, this person will have a high attention to detail, strong organizational skills, the ability to multi task with changing priorities and excellent project and time management skills.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for day-to-day equipment operation, printing, file ripping, and production of banners, signs, murals, vehicle wraps, POP display graphics, etc.
• Communicates with Graphic Production Manager on quality issues.
• Organizes production runs on graphic production equipment; keeps updated quantity counts on jobs to ensure jobs are produced correctly
• Performs print quality control, color profiling, & troubleshooting machinery issues on equipment as needed
• Preflight and quality check artwork files prior to releasing jobs for print production
• Conducts operator level preventative maintenance on all assigned equipment according to maintenance schedule, records information in maintenance logs and coordinates service calls.
• Solid working knowledge of large format printing & finishing processes, industry terminology and materials
• Various wide format finishing equipment (i.e. Zund file setup and cutting) knowledge is required
• Background in Onyx and /or Caldera RIP software required

Education Level

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required

Associate's Degree (two year college or technical school): Preferred

Experience

3 plus years of experience in running production for color & black/white print products

Computer Skills

Onyx Software Caldera RIP Software

Additional Requirements

• Solid working knowledge of large format printing & finishing processes, industry terminology and materials
• Various wide format finishing equipment (i.e. Zund file setup and cutting) knowledge is required