Digital Print Operator

SDI Innovations•Lafayette, IN

17h•Onsite

About The Position

SDI Innovations is seeking an experienced Digital Print Operator to operate digital presses and finishing equipment, troubleshoot production issues, and help maintain safe, efficient, high-quality production. The operator works closely with the Digital Print Department Manager to keep jobs moving and serves as a technical resource for other operators by sharing knowledge and supporting consistent production practices. The role offers greater technical responsibility and the opportunity to contribute to improvements across a growing digital print operation. The operator supports daily workflow and technical development; department management and personnel responsibilities remain with the Digital Print Department Manager. Equipment includes a Canon ColorStream roll-fed inkjet press, Ricoh digital cut-sheet equipment, laminators, die-cutters, and other finishing equipment. Experience with those platforms or comparable commercial equipment is welcome. The position is on-site in a manufacturing and production environment around operating print and finishing equipment. Work involves standing and walking during production, repetitive equipment and material-handling tasks, and moving paper and finished products using appropriate handling methods and equipment. Employees must follow equipment safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment. Essential functions may be performed with reasonable accommodation. Overtime or adjusted schedules may be required to meet production needs, and overtime is paid in accordance with applicable law.

Requirements

Experienced Digital Print Operator with digital print experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with high-volume roll-fed inkjet and digital cut-sheet printing, particularly both.
Experience with Canon ColorStream, Ricoh, or comparable commercial equipment from other manufacturers.
Experience with digital front ends (DFEs), raster image processors (RIPs), and print workflow systems.
Experience with roll-fed paper handling, laminating, die-cutting, or other commercial finishing equipment.
Experience with color management, calibration, or variable-data printing.
Experience training operators or serving as a senior or lead operator.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, monitor, and adjust high-volume roll-fed inkjet and cut-sheet equipment according to job tickets, production specifications, and approved procedures.
Check color, registration, density, and output consistency; identify defects and make appropriate adjustments throughout production.
Set up and operate laminating, die-cutting, and related finishing equipment, and check finished products for accuracy and quality.
Investigate equipment, media, ink, print-quality, and workflow problems; resolve issues within training and authorization and escalate issues requiring maintenance or manufacturer support.
Complete routine cleaning, inspections, and approved adjustments following manufacturer instructions and company safety procedures, including applicable lockout/tagout requirements.
Work with the Department Manager to sequence jobs against schedules and ship dates, communicate delays, and maintain accurate production records.
Help reduce waste, improve equipment uptime, document standard operating procedures, and strengthen print-to-finish processes.
Assist with training and provide hands-on technical guidance to other operators while modeling safe work practices and consistent quality standards.