Imaging Operator

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

RRD is seeking a 2nd shift Printing Operator to operate high resolution, variable print proprietary imaging equipment and prepare jobs for printing. You will maintain production logs and delivery manifests, and ensure timely completion of jobs on the 2nd shift.

The role requires strong knowledge of digital print or ink jet equipment setup, color theory, and file manipulation to meet customer specifications. You may train junior operators as needed and ensure quality throughout the print process.

Qualifications

• Requires excellent knowledge of digital print and/or ink jet equipment setup, adjustment, operating procedures.
• Able to diagnose, solve, and correct operating problems affecting quality and timeliness.
• Knowledge of color theory and ability to adjust color to customer specifications.
• Good knowledge of file manipulation and file formats for digital print.
• Knowledge to set up feed rollers, tensioning, timing and in-line finishing per job specifications.
• Willing to train employees when ready.

Responsibilities

• Operate high resolution, variable print proprietary imaging equipment.
• Program and prepare jobs for printing.
• Maintain daily print job production logs and daily delivery manifests.
• Setup, program and release jobs from print queue.
• Adjust image position.
• Color quality and resolution, perforations and folds on paper, etc.
• Order supplies such as ink, chemical solutions, blankets and rollers, paper, tabs, and other items as needed.
• May instruct junior level operators how to complete the required corrective adjustment.

Skills

Digital print knowledge

Ink jet equipment setup

Equipment adjustment

Color theory

File manipulation

Feed rollers setup

Inline finishing

Training others

Job description

• Army MOS: 83F:Printing and Bindery Specialist
• Shift: 2nd Shift

Company Description

RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry’s most trusted portfolio of creative execution and world-wide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.

Job Description

• Operate high resolution, variable print proprietary imaging equipment


• Program and prepare jobs for printing


• Maintain daily print job production logs and daily delivery manifests


• Setup, program and release jobs from print queue


• Adjust image position


• Color quality and resolution, perforations and folds on paper, etc.


• Monitor quality of job output for correctness and image quality


• Order supplies such as ink, chemical solutions, blankets and rollers, paper, tabs, and other items as needed


• May instruct junior level operators how to complete the required corrective adjustment

Qualifications

• Requires excellent knowledge of digital print and/or ink jet equipment set up, adjustment, operating procedures, and a corresponding level of skill to set up, operate, and adjust the equipment


• Able to set up, operate, and adjust the equipment, and in addition, diagnose, solve, and correct operating problems affecting the quality and timeliness of the service or product or function


• Requires knowledge of color theory and ability to make adjustments and color corrections when operating the equipment to produce the imaging to customer specifications


• Good knowledge of file manipulation and file formats for digital print


• Good knowledge and ability to set up feed rollers, tensioning, timing and in-line finishing per job specifications


• Must be willing to train employees when ready

Additional Information

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