Digital Key Operator AlphaGraphics - US083 Prosper, TX Job Details Full-time $16 - $26 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Paid time off Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Manufacturing equipment maintenance Computer operation Digital printing Folding (paper finishing) Equipment setup (production tasks) Maintaining an organized workspace Manufacturing facilities cleaning Computer literacy Production color matching Cutting Color management Mid-level Printer (troubleshooting support) Industrial equipment troubleshooting Manufacturing standard operating procedures Paper binding Quality issues Print quality checks Document binding Quality control operations Production monitoring Computer skills Document quality checks Safety standard operating procedures Mechanical troubleshooting Production troubleshooting Printing facility experience

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Paid time off Bonus based on performance Competitive salary AlphaGraphics of Celina & Prosper — Celina, TX / Prosper, TX About AlphaGraphics AlphaGraphics of Celina & Prosper is a growing, customer-focused print and visual communications business serving local businesses, organizations, and individuals throughout the North Texas community. We are looking for an experienced Digital Key Operator to join our production team and help us deliver high-quality print products on time and to exacting standards. Position Summary The Digital Key Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining digital production equipment, preparing customer files for production, monitoring print quality, and ensuring jobs are completed accurately and efficiently. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in a professional digital print environment and understands the importance of color accuracy, consistency, production efficiency, and attention to detail. Experience operating a Ricoh Pro C7500 is highly desired and will be given strong consideration. Key Responsibilities Operate digital production presses and related finishing equipment safely and efficiently. Set up, monitor, and complete digital print jobs according to job specifications. Prepare and review customer files for production, identifying potential issues before printing. Operate and troubleshoot digital presses to maintain consistent quality and productivity. Perform basic color management and quality-control checks throughout production. Load and manage paper, substrates, toner, and other production materials. Perform routine operator-level maintenance and cleaning of production equipment. Complete finishing tasks such as cutting, folding, creasing, binding, booklet making, and other post-press operations as needed. Review completed work for accuracy, color, registration, finishing, and overall quality. Meet production deadlines while maintaining a high standard of workmanship. Communicate with the production team and management regarding job status, equipment issues, and material needs. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production environment. Follow established production procedures and safety standards. Preferred Qualifications Hands-on experience operating a Ricoh Pro C7500 or similar production digital press — highly desired. Previous experience in a commercial print, digital print, copy center, or print-production environment. Familiarity with digital production workflows and print-production terminology. Experience with Fiery or other digital front-end (DFE) workflows is a plus. Knowledge of color management and digital print quality control. Experience with commercial finishing equipment is a plus. Strong attention to detail and ability to identify print-quality issues. Ability to troubleshoot basic equipment and production problems. Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team. Ability to prioritize multiple jobs and meet deadlines in a fast-paced production environment. Basic computer skills and ability to learn new production software and equipment. What We're Looking For We are looking for someone who takes pride in producing high-quality work , understands that details matter, and can take ownership of a job from file preparation through finished product.

The right candidate will be:

Dependable and punctual Detail-oriented Mechanically inclined and comfortable troubleshooting equipment Quality-focused Organized and efficient Comfortable working under production deadlines A team player with a positive attitude Willing to learn and take on new equipment and processes Compensation & Benefits Competitive pay based on experience and skill level Opportunity for advancement as our production operation grows Hands-on experience with professional digital production equipment AlphaGraphics centers (locations) are independently owned and operated. The posted positions are offered by individual franchisees who interview, hire, manage and pay the employees hired for positions in a specific local location (center) through their specific business.