Evening Digital Color Press Operator – Inkjet

Johnson & Quin Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Quin Inc is seeking a Skilled Digital Press Operator for second shift in Chicago. You will run Screen TruePress equipment, perform color and alignment adjustments, and manage inline finishing tasks.

This role requires attention to detail and the ability to troubleshoot during runs. The position involves standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and coordinating with vendors and shift staff to ensure timely production of direct mail pieces.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of machine operating experience with digital presses.
• Experience with Screen Digital Presses preferred.
• Ability to lift and push up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to make color, positioning, and registration adjustments.
• Good mechanical skills to set up, maintain and repair digital presses.
• Read rulers for exact measurements on setups.
• Strong math and log keeping for inventories.
• High attention to detail and quality focus.
• Ability to read and interpret job tickets.
• Knowledge of Outlook and basic Excel data entry.
• Excellent written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Operate high-resolution color printing equipment on Screen TruePress.
• Set up inline finishing like perfing and hole punching; adjust imaging position per tickets.
• Troubleshoot and correct quality/ timeliness issues during runs.
• Complete production quality checklists per work instructions.
• Perform variable data job sequencing verifications and logs.
• Maintain production logs, inventory, and supplies records.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and escalate complex repairs.
• Communicate production status to shift supervisor and vendors when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by shift supervisor.

Skills

Press operation

Screen digital presses

Color adjustment

Mechanical skills

Read rulers

Math/logs

Detail oriented

Job tickets

Outlook

Excel

Communication

Tools

No specific tools listed

Job description

Johnson & Quin Inc is seeking a Skilled Digital Press Operator for second shift in Chicago. You will run Screen TruePress equipment, perform color and alignment adjustments, and manage inline finishing tasks.

This role requires attention to detail and the ability to troubleshoot during runs. The position involves standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and coordinating with vendors and shift staff to ensure timely production of direct mail pieces.