Indigo Digital Press Operator - High-Volume Production

Hatteras Press Inc; Tinton Falls (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K with company match

Job summary

Hatteras Press Inc is seeking a Digital Press Operator to run our HP Indigo B2 sheetfed fleet (12000, 15K, 100K) and B3 equipment. You will ensure high-quality output across coated, uncoated and synthetic stocks, performing setup, calibration, color matching and job ticket verification.

The role requires experience with HP Indigo presses and digital front ends (PrintOS Production Pro, SmartStream), strong color management skills, and the ability to maintain continuous production while meeting

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• HP Indigo press experience (12000/15K/100K or 7600).
• Willing to train and learn as needed.
• Familiar with digital front end RIP workflows (PrintOS Production Pro, SmartStream).
• Understanding of color management – ICC profiles, Pantone matching.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate the HP Indigo presses; maintain color and quality.
• Load, queue and release jobs via the digital front end, verify imposition and finishing marks.
• Perform color calibrations and verify output against proofs and color standards.
• Operate ink stations including IndiChrome inks and spot colors; perform ink changes.
• Set up feeders and stackers for coated, uncoated, synthetic stocks.
• Inspect prints for artefacts; monitor defect detection and reprint as needed.
• Maintain continuous production on the 100K; replenish substrates and consumables.
• Perform routine press maintenance and escalate faults when needed.
• Track consumables usage and report inventory levels.
• Coordinate with Pressroom Manager to prioritize jobs and adjust schedules.

Skills

HP Indigo press

Color management

RIP workflow

Mechanical aptitude

Quality inspection

Job tickets & specs

Ink/press maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PrintOS Production Pro

SmartStream

Job description

Hatteras Press Inc is seeking a Digital Press Operator to run our HP Indigo B2 sheetfed fleet (12000, 15K, 100K) and B3 equipment. You will ensure high-quality output across coated, uncoated and synthetic stocks, performing setup, calibration, color matching and job ticket verification.

The role requires experience with HP Indigo presses and digital front ends (PrintOS Production Pro, SmartStream), strong color management skills, and the ability to maintain continuous production while meeting