Digital Press & Finishing Technician PrideStaff (Portland) Portland, OR Job Details $23 - $30 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Profit sharing Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Computer operation Machine setup Digital printing Equipment setup (production tasks) Computer literacy Moving Graphic design software Computer skills Flexographic printing Printing facility experience Full Job Description Join a Portland Print Team That Values Craft and Reliability Be part of a locally owned business communications leader with a close‑knit, structured environment. If you love the rhythm of production, take pride in precision, and thrive on meeting deadlines as a team, this role is for you. A day in the life (Mon-Fri, 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.) You clock in, review the production queue, and bring multiple high‑speed digital presses online—Canon and Konica Minolta among them. You stage stocks, confirm job tickets, and check color calibration. As jobs run in parallel, you offload neatly, keep order intact, and move stacks to the cutter. When output drifts, you make smart adjustments to keep throughput optimized and quality rock‑solid. You log routine maintenance, flag any mechanical issues, and keep the workflow aligned with LEAN practices. Midday, you collaborate with customer service on priorities, fine‑tune a file in Adobe InDesign or Illustrator for print‑readiness, and ensure brand standards are consistent across pieces. You might prep variable data for a mailing run, or pivot to large format using a Canon imagePROGRAF, and occasionally assist where needed on a Ricoh flatbed or flexo press. By 4:00 p.m., you've met quantity targets without sacrificing quality—and the team is ready for tomorrow. What you'll handle Simultaneously operate multiple high‑speed printers (Canon, Konica Minolta, and others) across concurrent projects Hit quantity goals and deadlines while maintaining strict quality standards Offload output and load materials onto cutters while preserving exact sequence Tweak equipment settings to ensure optimal throughput and consistency Escalate mechanical issues to the right contacts promptly Set up, operate, and complete routine maintenance on production equipment Follow LEAN manufacturing principles throughout production Prepare print‑ready artwork; make minor design and formatting adjustments for professional results Safeguard brand consistency across all designed materials Coordinate with customer service and production teams for scheduling and prioritization Support a Design Specialist with template formatting/editing using Adobe Creative Suite What you bring At least 2 years of recent experience in commercial or industrial print production/services 6+ months hands‑on with high‑speed digital equipment (Canon/OCE, Konica Minolta, Ricoh, Kyocera) Comfort with physical work: regularly lift up to 40 lbs; stand, move, bend, sit, and walk for the full shift Solid basic computer skills Strong attendance record and consistent work history over the last year Current, practical Adobe Creative Suite experience (InDesign and Illustrator) Experience with variable data printing or mailing workflows Familiarity with color calibration and/or finishing (bindery, cutters, etc.) Proficiencies Machine setups for production runs Digital printing Inkjet printing Equipment you may use Large format: Canon imagePROGRAF; Ricoh flatbed printer Flexographic printing press Compensation & benefits Starting pay: $23/hour Benefits after hire: 401(k) with company match, profit sharing, medical/vision/dental, and up to three weeks PTO in your first year Ready to do your best work with a team that supports growth and consistency? Apply today.