Position Outline:    Press Operator (Level 2)

Job Title: Press Operator 2​

Department: IMT Print Department ​

Reports to: Print Production Supervisor 

Date Updated: 5/5/2024

 

Position Description:

Print Machine Operators prepare, operate and maintain printing machines.   Operators prepare digital files for the printers, monitor machine operation, and keep paper feeders stocked and clear paper jams.  Printed material is quality checked by the operator for color, print quality and consistency.  Operators are required to perform preventative maintenance on print machines.

 

Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent is required.  Attention to detail and familiarity with electronics and computers are essential for operators. Minimum three years digital print experience required.

 

Position Guidelines:

• Operate and maintain the digital printers
• Operate the wide format printers and equipment
• Set up, monitor and adjust the printing process using the machine interface
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability work overtime on short notice as needed
• Ability to work independently within established process and procedure guidelines to accomplish goals
• Assists post production as needed
• Performs general house cleaning of print production area on a daily basis
• Calibrate printers and create/revise media profiles
• Perform advanced maintenance of printers
• Design imposition templates and other job layouts to maximize production efficiency
• Assist Supervisor with maintaining supply levels
• All other duties as assigned

 

Skills Required:

• Strong attention to detail
• Basic Computer Skills (Software to operate digital press, proprietary software)
• Strong organizational skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Exceptional math skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

 

Skills Desired:

• Experience in the print industry, including general post production knowledge
• Understands importance of Quality assurance in printing process

 

Position Metrics – Goals for Success:

• Problem-solving:  Proven ability to solve most intermediate problems
• Systems, and Process Knowledge: The drive to understand full process flow including pre/post interfaces
• Productivity:  Maintain high levels of productivity and versatility
• Quality: Maintain high quality standards
• Organization, Attendance, Commitment and Attitude:  These factors are critical for success.  Our jobs demand we each handle a wide array of important tasks quickly; we cordially and efficiently deal with people and situations which are key to maintaining the confidence of our clients.

 

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