Large Format Digital Print Operator

RR Donnelley•Des Moines, IA

7d•$46,458 - $48,018•Onsite

About The Position

The large format press operator is responsible for safely setting up, operating, monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining the large format presses and finishing equipment to produce high-quality printed products that meet customer specifications while adhering to company safety and quality standards.

Requirements

Operate, set up, and adjust the large format digital press for a variety of print jobs and substrates.
Operate, set up and adjust the flatbed digital cutter.
Monitor print quality throughout production and make adjustments as needed to meet customer specifications.
Troubleshoot equipment, print quality, and production issues to minimize downtime.
Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of the press and related equipment.
Read and interpret job tickets, layouts, and production specifications.
Ensure accurate front-to-back registration on two-sided printing jobs.
Verify correct paper stocks, substrates, and materials prior to production.
Monitor machine status, error messages, and consumable levels.
Complete required production, maintenance, inventory, and quality documentation.
Follow production schedules and coordinate with leadership and maintenance personnel as needed.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Comply with all company safety policies, quality standards, and operating procedures.

Nice To Haves

Navy MOS: LI:Lithographer
Marine MOS: 4620:Combat Lithographer
Army MOS: 83F:Printing and Bindery Specialist

Responsibilities

RIP files or review job instructions to prepare jobs for printing.
Maintain daily print job production logs and daily delivery manifests.
Setup, program and release jobs from print queue.
May adjust image position, folds, cutting, etc.
Monitor quality of job output for correctness and image quality.
Order supplies such as ink, chemical solutions, paper, and other items as needed.
Operate, set up, and adjust the large format digital press for a variety of print jobs and substrates.
Operate, set up and adjust the flatbed digital cutter.
Monitor print quality throughout production and make adjustments as needed to meet customer specifications.
Troubleshoot equipment, print quality, and production issues to minimize downtime.
Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of the press and related equipment.
Read and interpret job tickets, layouts, and production specifications.
Ensure accurate front-to-back registration on two-sided printing jobs.
Verify correct paper stocks, substrates, and materials prior to production.
Monitor machine status, error messages, and consumable levels.
Complete required production, maintenance, inventory, and quality documentation.
Follow production schedules and coordinate with leadership and maintenance personnel as needed.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Comply with all company safety policies, quality standards, and operating procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.