VDP Digital Print Operator - FusionPro Specialist

AppleOne Employment Services; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a Digital Print Operator to join a San Diego-based commercial printer. You will set up variable data print jobs, operate digital press equipment, run FusionPro or similar VDP software, and ensure high quality output for direct mail campaigns.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to manage multiple jobs, and collaboration with prepress, account management, and finishing teams to meet schedules in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in digital printing (commercial printing/direct mail)
• Experience with Variable Data Printing (VDP) workflows required or highly preferred
• FusionPro experience strongly preferred; other VDP/personalization platforms considered
• Familiarity with digital production presses and RIP/workflow software
• Understanding of PDFs, print-ready artwork, databases, and personalized print production

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor digital production printing equipment for commercial print and direct mail projects.
• Prepare and process Variable Data Printing (VDP) jobs using FusionPro or similar variable-data software.
• Review customer files, databases, PDFs, artwork, and production specifications prior to printing.
• Merge variable data with print templates for personalized letters, postcards, envelopes, mailers, and other marketing materials.
• Perform preflight checks and identify potential file, data, formatting, or production issues before jobs reach the press.
• Set up print jobs according to specifications including paper stock, size, quantity, finishing requirements, and variable-data elements.
• Monitor print quality throughout production, checking for proper registration, color consistency, image quality, personalization, and data accuracy.
• Troubleshoot basic equipment, file, and workflow issues to minimize production delays.
• Coordinate with account management, prepress, mailing, bindery/finishing, and production teams to keep projects moving on schedule.
• Maintain accurate job documentation and production records.
• Perform routine equipment cleaning and basic preventative maintenance.
• Follow established quality-control, safety, and production procedures.

Skills

Digital printing

Variable Data Printing (VDP)

Print production

Quality control

Tools

FusionPro

Fiery

RIP/workflow software

Xerox

Canon

Job description

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a Digital Print Operator to join a San Diego-based commercial printer. You will set up variable data print jobs, operate digital press equipment, run FusionPro or similar VDP software, and ensure high quality output for direct mail campaigns.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to manage multiple jobs, and collaboration with prepress, account management, and finishing teams to meet schedules in a fast-paced production environment.