Printing Press Machine Operator

Spherion Staffing, LLC; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Spherion Staffing, LLC is recruiting a Digital Press Operator in New Albany, Indiana. The role focuses on setting up digital presses, loading paper, adjusting ink and speeds, and ensuring print quality to meet specs.

The candidate will manage print queues, perform color calibration, and collaborate with finishing teams to deliver finished products on time. Experience with Fiery systems and VDP is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of digital press experience.
• High School diploma required.
• Experience with digital presses and color calibration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain digital presses (e.g., HP Indigo, Xerox Versant, Canon).
• Manage print queues and ensure specifications for paper, color, and quantity.
• Perform quality control for color consistency, image quality, and registration.
• Troubleshoot machine malfunctions and software issues to minimize downtime.
• Prepare files and perform prepress tasks using Fiery or similar workflow tools.
• Coordinate with bindery/finishing to assure smooth production flow.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Printing processes

Color management

Troubleshooting

Prepress workflow

VDP (Variable Data Printing)

Mechanical aptitude

Workflow management

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Fiery Command WorkStation

Densitometer

Spectrophotometer

Job description

The Digital Press Operator is responsible for producing printed orders in the most efficient manner, maximizing time while minimizing waste; setting up the press, including the installation of paper, cylinders, perf wheels/blades and ink to print quality product that meets production and customer specifications; making adjustments to speed, tension, ink, viscosities, etc. as needed to achieve high standards of quality printed product.

Responsibilities

• Operate and Maintain Press: Set up, operate, and perform routine preventative maintenance on our digital presses (e.g., HP Indigo, Xerox Versant, Canon, etc.).
• Manage Workflow: Efficiently manage print queues, review job orders, and ensure all specifications for paper stock, color, and quantity are met.
• Quality Control: Conduct continuous quality control checks to ensure color consistency, image quality, and registration accuracy throughout the production run. Use tools like densitometers and spectrophotometers for precise color calibration.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve machine malfunctions, software issues, and print quality problems quickly and effectively to minimize downtime.
• Prepress and File Prep: Work with digital files using workflow software like Fiery Command WorkStation. Experience with Variable Data Printing (VDP) is a major plus.
• Finishing Coordination: Collaborate with the bindery and finishing departments to ensure a seamless transition from print to finished product.
• Safety and Cleanliness: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, adhering to all company safety protocols.

Skills

• Printing Processes: Digital Printing, Variable Data Printing (VDP), Offset Printing (if a hybrid role), Wide-Format Printing, Color Management, Prepress, Finishing, Bindery
• Quality and Maintenance: Quality Control, Color Calibration, Troubleshooting, Preventative Maintenance, Densitometer, Spectrophotometer
• General Technical Skills: Mechanical Aptitude, Computer Literacy, Detail-Oriented, Workflow Management
• Experience: Final Artwork Printing, Mark Andy, Webtron, or Domino Press

Experience

1-4 years

Education

High School

Pay and Benefits

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• AD&D
• life insurance offerings
• short-term disability
• 401K plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Working Hours

Working hours: Various Shifts Available

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