Variable Data & Color Management Print Operations Technician

PrideStaff (Portland); Portland (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Medical/vision/dental

Up to 3 weeks PTO

Job summary

PrideStaff (Portland) supports a Portland-born communications company delivering precise, on-time print. You will run high-speed printers, monitor color, and keep production loops tight—from setup to finish—within LEAN guidelines.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in commercial print, 6+ months on high-speed digital gear, and hands-on Adobe Creative Suite skills (InDesign/Illustrator). Mon–Fri, 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., with solid benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years recent experience in commercial/industrial print production & services.
• 6+ months operating high-speed digital equipment (Canon/OCE, Konica Minolta, Ricoh, Kyocera).
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs regularly.
• Comfort with basic computer tasks.
• Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator) skills.
• Experience with variable data printing or mailing workflows.

Responsibilities

• Operate multiple high-speed printers for concurrent projects.
• Meet quantity goals and deadlines with exacting quality.
• Offload prints and load materials to cutters with correct order.
• Dial in equipment for color stability and throughput.
• Report mechanical issues promptly to the appropriate contacts.
• Perform setup, operation, and routine maintenance across assigned equipment.
• Format/edit templates per client specs using Adobe Creative Suite.

Skills

Print production

LEAN manufacturing

Color calibration

Adobe Creative Suite

Tools

InDesign

Illustrator

Canon imagePROGRAF

Ricoh printer

Job description

Make Every Impression CountHelp a Portland-born communications company deliver precise, on-time print—every time. We’re a locally owned team that prizes reliability, structure, and collaboration. If quality under pressure is your zone, you’ll fit right in.The challengeImagine juggling several brand-critical jobs at once. A variable data mailing is spooling on a Canon press while a color-sensitive project runs on a Konica Minolta. You’re monitoring output, keeping sequence intact for finishing, and making micro-adjustments to hold color and throughput. A quick file touch-up in InDesign keeps a client’s layout on spec. You stay LEAN, escalate any mechanical hiccups, and keep priorities aligned with customer service—wrapping the day at 4:00 p.m. with targets met.Core responsibilitiesRun multiple high-speed printers (Canon, Konica Minolta, and others) for concurrent projectsDeliver on quantity goals and deadlines while upholding exacting qualityOffload prints and load materials to cutters with perfect order retentionDial in equipment settings to sustain optimal production and color stabilityReport mechanical issues quickly to the right contactsOwn set-up, operation, and routine maintenance across assigned equipmentWork consistently within LEAN manufacturing principlesPrepare print-ready artwork; perform minor design/formatting edits for professional outputEnsure brand consistency across all assetsPartner with customer service and production on scheduling and job prioritySupport the Design Specialist by formatting/editing templates via Adobe Creative SuiteWhat you’ve done2+ years recent experience in commercial/industrial print production & services6+ months operating high-speed digital equipment (Canon/OCE, Konica Minolta, Ricoh, Kyocera)Demonstrated ability to lift up to 40 lbs regularly and remain active on your feet the full shiftComfort with basic computer tasksProven attendance and consistent work history over the past yearCurrent, hands-on Adobe Creative Suite skills (InDesign and Illustrator)Experience with variable data printing or mailing workflowsFamiliar with color calibration and finishing equipment (bindery, cutters, etc.)Strengths we rely onMachine setups for production runsDigital printingInkjet printingTools of the tradeLarge format: Canon imagePROGRAF; Ricoh flatbed printerFlexographic printing pressSchedule, pay, and benefitsHours: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.Starting pay: $23/hourAfter-hire benefits: 401(k) with company match, profit sharing, medical/vision/dental, plus up to three weeks PTO in your first yearBring your craft to a team that backs excellence with growth and great benefits. Apply now.