HP Indigo Press Operator

Calyx Containers•West Valley City, UT

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Calyx Containers is hiring a full-time, on-site HP Indigo Press Operator for its Printing & Finishing area in Salt Lake City, Utah. The role operates HP Indigo 6900 digital presses producing labels and flexible packaging. The operator takes approved, print-ready jobs from prepress, prepares the press and substrate, achieves the required color, maintains equipment, and delivers clean, documented rolls to finishing. Success is measured by press uptime, low waste, accurate color matching, and complete maintenance and production records. This is a Calyx Operator II position. The operator is expected to run the 6900 presses independently, perform routine HP maintenance, troubleshoot common issues, and know when to involve HP support. The role also supports and trains newer operators and contributes to a data-driven press operation. It involves frequent changeovers and coordination with the Production Manager, prepress, and finishing teams. The position is hourly and non-exempt, with overtime paid when production demands it. The schedule is Monday through Friday on day shift. The production-floor environment includes press noise, inks, and cleaning solvents; PPE is provided. Work involves standing and walking for most of the shift, frequent bending and reaching, and handling rolls. Lifting equipment is available for heavier rolls. Calyx Containers is a packaging company serving the cannabis industry. Its work includes designing, manufacturing, and sourcing compliant packaging, and its packOS platform directs label and flexible-packaging work to its digital manufacturing facility. The company describes its culture as fast-paced and focused on high standards, teamwork, personal and professional growth, and employee contribution.

Requirements

HP Indigo Level 1 operator certification at minimum.
At least 2 years of experience operating roll-fed HP Indigo digital presses in a production environment.
Working knowledge of color fundamentals, including CMYK, spot color, density, registration, and matching to a proof.
Experience performing routine press maintenance to manufacturer specifications.
Strong attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
Ability to stand for a full shift, work around moving equipment, and lift up to 50 pounds; lifting equipment is available for heavier rolls.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

HP Indigo Level 2 certification; strongly preferred.
Direct experience on the HP Indigo 6900 or another HP Indigo 6000-series press.
Experience with white ink, clear and metallized films, and flexible-packaging substrates.
Label or flexible-packaging converting experience, including lamination, slitting, or rewind.
Familiarity with Label Traxx or a similar print MIS.
Exposure to color-management tools and standards, including spectrophotometers, ICC profiles, and G7.
Experience in the cannabis and/or packaging industry.

Responsibilities

Independently set up and operate HP Indigo 6900 presses for label and flexible-packaging jobs using job tickets and the press queue.
Load and splice paper, film, clear, and metallized substrates, and operate the inline priming unit appropriately for each substrate.
Run CMYK, white, spot-color, and extended-gamut jobs, including ink changes between jobs.
Coordinate job sequencing with the Production Manager to reduce changeovers and flag schedule risks early.
Verify first prints against approved proofs and job specifications, and stop the press when output is not acceptable.
Perform color calibration and automation routines, use the inline spectrophotometer, and meet brand and Pantone color tolerances.
Inspect production runs for registration, density, banding, scratches, and other defects.
Record first-article checks, color readings, and deviations for traceability.
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance to HP specifications, including blanket and PIP replacement, cleaning, and consumables changes.
Diagnose and resolve common press faults, and work with HP support on problems beyond operator scope.
Monitor and log consumables, and alert purchasing before supplies run low.
Maintain accurate maintenance and downtime logs, including failures, causes, and corrective actions.
Communicate file issues to prepress and help improve the handoff between CLOUDFLOW, PACKZ, and the press.
Deliver labeled and documented rolls to lamination, slitting, and rewind.
Accurately record production, waste, and job status in Label Traxx and other tracking tools.
Train and support Operator I team members in setup, quality checks, and routine maintenance.
Identify recurring waste, downtime, or rework; propose improvements; and follow and help improve press SOPs.
Follow safety, chemical-handling, and lockout/tagout procedures, and keep the work area clean and organized.