Position Summary
The Printing Operator is responsible for overseeing and performing daily printing operations withina manufacturing environment, with a primary focus on wide-format printing and productionlabels. This position ensures print jobs are completed accurately, efficiently, andaccording to established quality standards and production deadlines
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Process and manage wide-format print orders according to customer specifications,production schedules, and established deadlines.
- Prepare digital files for printing, verify file accuracy, and produce proofs for approvalwhen required.
- Operate wide-format printing equipment and adjust machine settings to ensure optimalprint quality and production efficiency.
- Monitor printing operations to ensure jobs are completed accurately and meetestablished quality standards.
- Inspect finished printed materials for accuracy, color consistency, defects, and overallquality.
- Identify and troubleshoot printing or production issues and take appropriate correctiveaction.
- Perform minor equipment maintenance, routine cleaning, and basic troubleshooting tomaintain equipment performance.
- Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area in accordance with company policiesand safety procedures.
- Prepare, package, label, and organize completed print jobs for the next stage ofproduction.
- Monitor workflow and production schedules to ensure jobs are completed on time.
- Communicate workflow challenges, equipment issues, material shortages, and potentialproduction delays proactively to management.
- Coordinate with team members and other departments to ensure smooth productionoperations.
- Follow all company quality control procedures, manufacturing standards, and safetyrequirements.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Previous experience managing print operations, production operations, or amanufacturing environment.
- Knowledge and understanding of format printing and production workflows.
- Experience operating printing equipment and adjusting machine settings.
- Strong understanding of print quality standards, file preparation, and productionprocesses.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet production deadlines