Digital Press Operator, Online

The Bernard Group•Chanhassen, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Smartpress is a fast-growing online printing service that is disrupting the traditional printing industry. They are committed to eco-friendly practices and sustainable materials. They are looking for an enthusiastic Press Operator to join their team, operating a new fleet of HP Indigo 12000 presses in a clean, fun, and demanding environment. The role involves reviewing electronic customer files and layouts, ensuring prepress operations are completed, loading paper, removing finished products, and performing daily press maintenance. Printing experience is appreciated but not required.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED.
The ability to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
Pay close attention to details on every project.
Basic computer skills, including Pace and Google.
Self-motivated, a fast learner, and show initiative to seek out customer and corporate needs.
Ability to work independently, make decisions and solve moderate level problems independently, effectively and creatively.
Complete projects accurately within deadlines, while meeting company quality standards.
Apply effective time management and self-management skills.
Understand and maintain the confidential nature of company, employee and customer information.
Flourish in a team-oriented environment.
Have a positive attitude always.
Can handle change in stride.
Adaptable to a fast-paced environment.
Able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.
Strong interpersonal skills including, demonstrated listening skills and the ability to present ideas and thoughts concisely and effectively both internally and outside the organization.
Willing to admit when you make a mistake.
Fiercely loyal to both our customers and teams.
Trustworthy, reliable, and easy to get along with.
Enthusiastic and eager to take on new challenges.
Adaptable and willing to wear whatever hat gets the job done.

Nice To Haves

Printing experience is appreciated.
Production experience preferred.
Sharp eye for detail/quality.
Experience operating small or large format press equipment, preferred.
HP Indigo 12000 / 100K press experience.

Responsibilities

Review the electronic customer files and layouts containing the necessary components from the TBG/Smartpress designer.
Ensure prepress operations have been completed with regard to checking the files prior to printing.
Load paper.
Remove finished products from the press.
Perform daily press maintenance.
Ensure that files and layouts contain the necessary components, and have been signed off by the designer and prepress operations to ensure quality file resolution.
Prepare and check files to assure that they are printable.
Ensure files are imposed and stepped up to maximize yield of specified substrate and print device.
Print files once all quality checks have been completed in accordance to the specifications on the job ticket.
Follow all TBG protocols and procedures according to Company standards.
Perform miscellaneous projects and tasks as requested by management.
Volunteer with a willing heart in other areas when your specific area is slow.