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Description

JOB TITLE: Digital Printing Press Operator

DEPARTMENT: Digital 

REPORTS TO: Digital Floor Supervisor

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt  

Bay Cities, an Employee-Owned Company, is the leading creative packaging and display partner to brand marketers, retailers and e-commerce. Our passion, experience, technology and consumer insights move product and drive sales.

Our Mission

Our Passion Powers Your Product

Our Values

Creativity: Our ideas create Client success.

Passion: We have heart with a Customer Service attitude.

Integrity: We honor our business & planet with sustainable practices.

Responsible: We own it!

Safe: Our safe work habits protect us all.

Fun: We take our work seriously- not ourselves 

SUMMARY

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Digital Printing Press Operator to join our team. As a Digital Printing Press Operator, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining digital printing equipment to produce high-quality printed materials. Your expertise in managing printing processes, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring the timely completion of print jobs will be critical to our success. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent organizational skills, and a keen eye for detail.

JOB FUNCTION/PURPOSE

• Operate and maintain digital printing equipment, including printers, scanners, and finishing equipment, to produce high-quality printed materials.
• Set up and calibrate printing equipment according to job specifications, ensuring accurate color matching and print quality.
• Review and interpret job orders, ensuring all specifications, such as media type, size, and finishing requirements, are      properly followed.
• Load and position printing materials, such as print media and ink into the equipment, adjusting settings as necessary for      optimal performance.
• Monitor print jobs to ensure consistency, quality, and adherence to customer requirements.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks on printing equipment, including cleaning, replacing parts, and troubleshooting minor      issues to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
• Troubleshoot technical problems that may arise during the printing process, such as print media jams, printer errors, or image      distortions, implementing appropriate solutions to minimize disruptions.
• Collaborate with the pre-press team to ensure accurate file preparation, including file format conversions, image adjustments,  and color corrections.
• Maintain inventory of printing supplies, such as corrugated stock, ink, and consumables, and initiate timely reordering to prevent      production delays.
• Maintain accurate records of print jobs, including production quantities, print settings, and any quality control      measurements, ensuring proper documentation for future reference.
• Follow established safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work area.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional vocational training in printing or a related field is preferred.
• Proven experience as a digital printing press operator or a similar role, demonstrating competence in operating and      troubleshooting digital printing equipment.
• Proficiency in using digital printing software and tools, including RIP software and color management systems.
• Solid understanding of printing processes, including file preparation, color calibration, and print finishing techniques.
• Strong technical skills to identify and resolve printing equipment malfunctions and perform routine maintenance tasks.
• Excellent attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and consistency in printed materials.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple print jobs with varying deadlines.
• Good communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with other team members, such as pre-press technicians and print      finishers.
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods, lift heavy printing materials, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Flexibility to work in shifts and adapt to changing production demands.

Core Competencies

· High ethical standards. Models and supports organization’s goals and values; adapts to changing conditions; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Consistently conducts themselves in an honest and trustworthy manner. Does not pursue their own individual objectives to the detr