Digital Printer Operator

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints•Salt Lake, UT

About The Position

Purpose: This position helps make gospel teachings, resources, or services accessible to all in a simple and affordable way, supporting the mission of the Church. Digital Printer Operators are responsible for operating and maintaining digital printing production equipment. Operators are expected to adhere to safety and quality standards, maintain a clean and organized work area, ensure efficient and productive operation of the equipment, meet or exceed production standards, adhere to schedules and customer specifications, and meet or exceed customer expectations. Qualified candidates will have a mid-level understanding and skill set of operating high speed digital printers and understand the traditional workflow processes for the printing production industry and have superior customer service skills. A successful candidate will be a self-starter, work with minimal direction yet be able to consistently meet pre-determined deadlines and work within set parameters. Must be willing to be trained by manufacturing representatives (which may or may not include traveling) and follow instructions to ensure equipment productivity and efficiency and protecting company investments. This job will assist with and may serve as a training position for the Digital Press Operator position.

Requirements

HS graduate or equivalent with 2 - 4 years experience working digital production equipment or related experience; previous experience working for companies such as FedEx/Kinkos and Alphagraphics highly desirable
Intermediate computer knowledge; experience with PDF formats and MS Office required; experience with Telescope or Photoshop preferred
Must have working knowledge of the printing production workflow process
Have mechanical aptitude being able to be trained to perform regular preventive maintenance and minor troubleshooting as needed
Excellent eyesight - ability to see detail printed material and differentiate and match color samples as provided
Must be able to maintain a professional demeanor focusing on desired outcomes during challenging and stressful times
Must be able to meet pre-determined deadlines
Must demonstrate a proactive, creative approach to projects and the potential difficulties they may present
May be required to work varying shifts and overtime as required to meet production schedules and deadlines including some holidays

Responsibilities

Operate digital press machines and finishing equipment
Set up PDF files for printing
Perform regular maintenance by keeping the press in optimal performance
Prepares and prints orders on high speed digital printers and assist with digital presses as needed
Ensures printed colors match approved sample; makes corrective adjustments and/or communicates to prepress what adjustments are required to successfully match colors to samples as needed; interact with prepress on a frequent basis
Assesses multiple proofing options and compares with printed results
Trouble-shoots challenging orders/projects interacts with other production process owners and workers as needed for job completion
Receives scheduling priority from group manager, supervisor with input from scheduling coordinator
Maintains equipment, cleanliness and organization of department; makes minor repairs and mechanical adjustments as prescribed and as required
Understands and prepares paperwork related to order/project
Lifts and maneuvers product weighing up to 50 pounds with no assistance; able to lift larger loads with physical or mechanical assistance
Acts as quality control inspector for products being produced ensuring that predetermined quality standards are met or exceeded
Contact outside vendor for technical assistance when appropriate