Especialista en producción digital

AlphaGraphics - US460; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Job summary

AlphaGraphics US460 in Chantilly, VA seeks a Digital Print Production Operator to manage job setup and printing on cut-sheet digital printers. You will calibrate printers and color-match Pantone colors, and maintain machine service/maintenance as needed.

This role includes assisting the large format dept with vehicle graphics and wall mural projects, and working a standard 8-hour shift Monday to Friday with no weekends.

Qualifications

• Digital printing experience is required.
• Familiar with Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator), Photoshop.
• Ability to multi-task and organize several activities and tasks concurrently.
• Work flexible hours and overtime if needed.
• Can perform basic bindery functions.
• Fiery Print Controller familiarity is a plus.
• Proficiency with Command Workstation to control digital workflow.
• Graphic design skills are preferred but not required.
• Customer service experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate digital printers using Fiery Command Workstation.
• Perform pre-press tasks with Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign.
• Assist large format department with installations and production work.
• Impose files for print and run USPS mail software.
• Coordinate with Production Scheduler to prioritize daily jobs.
• Produce orders with high quality and efficiency.
• Update job status in MIS system.
• Run proof copies and compare to work orders.
• Maintain logs and monitor waste and spoilage.
• Ensure clean, organized work environment and perform maintenance.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Organization

Customer service

Tools

Fiery Print Controller

Fiery Command Workstation

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary

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.

Digital Print Production Operator Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation
• Fulfilling work, collaboration, humanity, fun, and laughter
• Career path development
• 8-hour shifts - Monday to Friday
• No Weekends!

Digital Print Production Operator Role Responsibilities:

• Responsible for operating digital commercial printers using Fiery Command Workstation.
• Complete pre-press works using the Adobe Suite/Photoshop.
• 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 is required.
• Needs to be familiar with Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator), Photoshop.
• Ability to multi-task and organize several activities and tasks concurrently.
• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime, if needed.
• 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.