Hp 6K Digital Web Press Operator

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the operation of the web based digital printing press according to established procedures. Will provide strong and collaborative assistance with the Pre-Press Technician in achieving desired color and image designs. Responsible to maintain inventory levels of all consumables and supplies. Will perform preventative maintenance of equipment. Required to review product quality during set press set up the print run, ensuring the proper adjustment requirements to remain in specification. Responsible for maintaining all logs and production output reports, as required.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Prepares and produces orders on the digital press based on customer specifications, work order and graphic files provided by the Graphics Department.
• Ensures printed color matches the desired target and collaborates with the Pre-Press Technician on all file corrections/press adjustments to achieve the desired goal.
• Correctly performs routine maintenance, on schedule and according to procedure.
• Performs adjustments accurately, efficiently and according to procedure.
• Monitors the printing process to maintain print quality.
• Understands machine capabilities.
• Ensures proper handling of consumables to maintain the predictability of the process.
• Performs routine adjustments as necessary.
• Collaborates to trouble shoot challenging orders and/or projects.
• Follows published production schedule to meet customer expectation on delivery dates.
• Understands and prepares paperwork related to order/project.
• Required to maintain logs according to procedure.
• Monitors supply inventories for the purpose of ensuring availability of products required to complete the job.

Other Important Responsibilities:

• Timely Corrective Action response and resolution to relevant project situations.
• Engage and support companywide Safety and Cleanliness Programs.
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• High school or vocational/technical school diploma or certificate.
• Additional courses in Print Production or Operations, a plus.
• Courses in Chemistry, Electronics or Color Theory, a plus.

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in a job shop, printing environment; preferable running Web Presses, Digital Web Press experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to self-check own work through established quality inspection routines, adherence to procedure, keen visual discrimination of copy and color, print quality analysis and judgment.
• Experience with a spectrophotometer is a must.
• Highly organized and prefers a clean and orderly work environment.
• Understanding of Color Theory and practice, a plus.
• Experience in operating mechanical/electromechanical equipment.
• Above average computer experience/aptitude.
• Understanding of the basic concept of prepress.
• Analytical approach to problem solving.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Task oriented excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize work load.
• Enthusiastic attitude, cooperative team player, adaptable to new or changing circumstances, professional demeanor, sensitive to client needs, self-motivated, creative and innovative.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Conceptual Thinking - Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.

Physical qualifications and work environment:

• Must be able to lift 20 lbs
• Must be able to perform the following in an 8+ hour day
  • Sitting in an office chair
  • Typing - computer keyboard
  • Reaching for the telephone
  • Standing at equipment
  • Hearing for phone use
  • Sight for computer use
• Must be able to sustain factory work as needed including the following:
  • Standing at machinery
  • Reaching and pulling to operate machinery
  • Sight for machinery operation
  • Walking through shop
• Office environment is of moderate noise level.

Shop noise levels are such that protective ear-coverings are recommended.