Digital Print Operator

First Systems and Resources, Inc•Charlottesville, VA

3d•$22 - $25

About The Position

The Digital Print Operator evaluates job tickets from Account Managers for complexity, urgency, and variable-data processing needs. The role is primarily responsible for maintaining and operating commercial laser printers, while cross-training on equipment and learning all aspects of post-print production. Precision and attention to detail are essential to identify and correct inconsistencies and ensure that finished products match their job tickets. The operator coordinates print production by checking job files, managing paper supplies, and communicating expected mail volumes and timelines. They complete daily and customer print jobs, produce proofs when requested, inspect finished work, and perform printer calibration and preventative maintenance. As backup or support, the operator may use print-finishing equipment and direct-mail production equipment.

Requirements

Be at least eighteen years old.
Be able to understand, implement, and respond to written and verbal communication in English.
Have experience with Acrobat and/or Fiery PDF.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with USPS mail classes and standards.
Familiarity with operation of print-finishing or lettershop equipment such as a folder, cutter, tabber, inserter, strapper, glue machine, commercial inkjet printer, or streamfeeder.
Prior quality assurance or quality control experience.
Experience with BCC and/or JetLetter PSL.

Responsibilities

Receive job tickets and evaluate them for urgency, special-order supplies, and data-processing needs.
Check jobs in Xetex Xebra to confirm required data files are attached to the job or available on shared drives.
Maintain a catalog of available paper types.
Monitor paper stock and place supply orders as necessary.
Use Airtable to keep the Account Manager and Production Manager informed of expected mail volume and timelines.
Complete recurrent daily print jobs according to established procedures.
Use approved job tickets to print customer orders.
Print proofs when requested by Account Managers and obtain approval of color and appearance before proceeding with the full print job.
Perform final quality assurance and quality control inspections to ensure finished products match job tickets before packaging.
Perform required printer calibration and preventative maintenance.
Request and monitor specialized printer maintenance according to printer leases.
Maintain the work area using recycling programs and cleaning protocols.
As backup or support, use folding, cutting, and binding equipment to produce jobs according to job tickets.
As backup or support, operate direct-mail production equipment, including inserting machines, postage meters, and commercial inkjet printers.