HP Indigo 6K Digital Press Operator

Inkwave; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 33,062 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Stocked snacks and drinks

Charitable gift matching

401k company contribution

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Paid parental leave

Education assistance program

Life/AD&D insurance

Job summary

A printing company in Tinley Park is seeking a Level 1 HP Indigo 6K Digital Press Operator to oversee operations, maintain equipment, and ensure quality. Candidates should have experience with digital press equipment and strong technical skills. The role offers a pay range of $24-$27/hour and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, health insurance, and a 401k contribution. This is a full-time position with a Monday-Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• HP Indigo Certified Operator is a plus.
• 1-2 years of experience operating digital press equipment.
• Strong maintenance and technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate HP Indigo 6K digital press.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Conduct quality checks on printed materials.

Skills

HP Indigo certification

Previous experience with digital press equipment

Technical skills

Knowledge of substrates

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Job description

The Level 1 HP Indigo 6K Digital Press Operator is responsible for overseeing HP Indigo press operations, focusing on exceptional workflow optimization and equipment uptime. This role requires a high level of computer aptitude to work with our custom internal software and collaboration with the production team to achieve quality, efficiency, and operational excellence.

Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:30pm
Pay range $24-$27/hour, depending on experience and/or HP Indigo certification level

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate HP Indigo 6K digital press to produce jobs as scheduled.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance, troubleshoot print quality issues, and make necessary adjustments.
• Load and manage media, inks, and other consumables to keep production running smoothly.
• Conduct quality checks on printed materials to ensure color accuracy, registration, and printing meet company standards.
• Work closely with production and prepress teams to resolve file issues.
• Follow all company safety protocols, housekeeping procedures, and operational guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• HP Indigo Certified Operator is a plus (HP Indigo 6000 Series preferred).
• 1-2 years of previous experience operating commercial digital press equipment (UV Inkjet, Toner, etc).
• Strong maintenance and technical skills.
• Strong knowledge of substrates, adhesives, and specialty materials such as BOPP, PET, and metallic stocks.
• Ability to read and interpret press output to achieve quality standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management.
• Above-average computer and software utilization experience.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Requires frequent and sometimes extended periods of bending, standing, walking, crouching, and use of hands throughout shift.
• Must be able to push, lift and pull up to 50 lbs.

BENEFITS

• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (136 vacation hours + 80 anytime hours per year!)
• Stocked snacks and drinks
• Charitable gift matching up to $250/yearly
• Department lunches and company events
• 401k company contribution of 4% regardless of your contribution
• Profit‑sharing bonus eligibility of up to 15% of your base salary per year
• Health (incl. a HDHP option with annual employer HSA contributions), vision, and dental insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Education assistance program
• Life / AD&D insurance

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