HP Digital Press Operator-1st Shift

Resource Label Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Resource Label Group is seeking a Digital Press Operator to set up and run HP Digital presses for pressure sensitive labels. This role offers onsite training and exposure to a skilled trade in printing, with growth potential throughout the organization.

The position is on 1st shift, 6:00am-4:30pm, Monday through Thursday, with a heavy emphasis on accuracy, color control, and efficient production. Candidates should have a related background and be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2+ years' related experience or equivalent.
• Experience operating an HP digital press in a printing environment; HP 4-6 series preferred.
• Ability to perform basic math and read rulers and measurement devices.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand/walk for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality labels on the HP Digital press according to label orders and customer standards.
• Enter time and materials into job management software.
• Load jobs into press with correct stock, primers, color strategies, and sizing.
• Start press, verify stock alignment, and inspect for imperfections before printing.
• Adjust color to ensure accuracy; knowledge of X-rite/I1 table is a plus.
• Cut and save samples for the library and tickets.
• Assist with finishing operations and housekeeping.
• Communicate changes to supervisor to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate inventory usage and report downtime promptly.
• Perform routine daily/weekly/monthly maintenance and basic part changes.

Skills

HP Digital Press Operation

Data Entry

Color Calibration

Measurement Reading

Job Management Software

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Job Management Software

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Digital Press Operator to join our team! The Digital Press Operator sets up and operates the HP Digital printing press to produce pressure sensitive labels and related products. This position offers onsite training and the opportunity to learn a valuable skilled trade in the printing industry. Employees will have unlimited growth potential and the chance to continuously advance your career.
1st Shift - 6:00am-4:30pm Mon-Thurs (10 hours)

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality labels to meet the job specifications outlined on the label order to match customer standards
• Inputs data including time and materials used into job management software
• Reads job order and load jobs into press, with correct primers, tint roller’s, stocks, counts, and color strategies
• Starts press, verifying correct stock, alignment of stock, color calibrations, and sizing of piece before printing order, must inspect for imperfections and makes adjustments as necessary before printing order.
• Adjusts color as necessary to verify color acracy of finished piece. X-rite / I1 table knowledge a plus
• Cut, and save a full sample from each printed item. For sample library and ticket.
• Assist with finishing operations and duties as necessary
• Communicates job specific information or changes to the supervisor in a timely manner to minimize production downtime
• Report any production or press down time issues to supervisor in a timely manner
• Keeps inventory usage accurate at all times
• Performs daily, weekly and monthly maintenance as required, with basic technician part changes when needed
• Keeps work areas clear and organized; maintains housekeeping standards
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of two years or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Two years of previous experience operating a HP digital press in a printing environment, and or proof of level 2 or higher certifications from HP, preferably web press (4-6 series equipment)
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Must be able to read and interpret ruler, scales and other measurement devices.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and is required to walk
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without mechanical assistance
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• May also participate in vendor sponsored training programs