Job Summary We are on the lookout for a passionate and detail-oriented Digital Prepress Operator with experience in operating and maintaining digital printing equipment along with working knowledge of cold foil stamping, laminating, and finishing processes. This role requires color accuracy, quality control, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment. Fiery RIP, Prinergy Workflow and Database knowledge and experience a plus. Must be physically able to lift and move supplies such as pallets of paper and prepare equipment such as changing rolls of foil and laminate and switching back and forth.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Operate and maintain digital press equipment to produce high-quality printed materials. Set up, adjust, and monitor print jobs to ensure color consistency and production accuracy. Perform cold foil stamping and laminating processes according to production specifications. Read and interpret work orders, prioritize workload according to the schedule. Conduct quality inspections throughout production runs. Troubleshoot equipment and production issues to minimize downtime. Ensure proper material handling, including paper stocks, films, foils, and adhesives. Maintain cleanliness and organization of press and finishing areas. Monitor inventory levels of production supplies and communicate material needs. Follow workplace safety standards and company production procedures. Coordinate with the production staff, and management to meet deadlines and quality expectations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
3+ years of experience operating digital printing presses in a commercial print environment. Strong understanding of print production, color management, and finishing techniques. Experience with specialty print equipment, cold foil stamping and laminating equipment. Fiery Command Workstation Rip and Prinergy workflow experience highly desired. Competent knowledge of pre-production materials including overlays, foils and proofing standards. Understanding of current Pre-Press and Print Industry standards and expectations, including proofing and quality control. Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written instructions. Excellent interpersonal, problem solving and troubleshooting skills. Knowledge of sports and entertainment trading card or trading card game industry is desirable. Competent organizational and file management skills with the ability to handle multiple, high priority projects with a keen attention to detail. Good communication, organizational and time management skills. Must be self-motivated, detail oriented and have a strong sense of urgency. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines. Works under limited supervision while exercising independent judgment. Minimally possess an intermediate knowledge of Mac OS, applied software and basic mechanical maintenance skills. Ability to lift materials, stand for extended periods and work overtime as required.
Education and Experience:
5+ years of experience in the field of Pre-Press or related area. Proficiency in Mac Computer, PC, Outlook, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel); also: FileMaker Pro, Prinergy Workshop, Mac OS, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Fiery Command Workstation, Microsoft Outlook and Teams, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Windows OS #DigitalPress #DigitalPrinting #PressOperator #PrintProduction #CommercialPrinting #PrintShop #GraphicPrinting #PrintingIndustry #VariableDataPrinting #PrintTech #Prepress #Finishing #ProductionPrinting #PrintOperator #PrintMedia #
PrintEquipment Pay:
$24.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have experience operating and maintaining digital printing equipment?
