HP Indigo Press Operator

Operations - Salt Lake City

The Indigo Press Operator operates and maintains digital presses that produce printed labels. The operator is usually responsible for operating more than one piece of digital press equipment, including maintenance, troubleshooting and repair. The ideal candidate should have deep familiarity with finishing press operations, substrates, inks, and finishing processes. The ability to operate large format printers and finishing is a plus. This role reports to the Production Manager or Supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate HP Indigo press
• Read and understand orders to assure correct materials are produced to company standards
• Responsible for pulling appropriate stock, make ready of machine, color match consistency, and production runs
• Monitor print process to ensure print quality and recognize when adjustments are necessary
• Maintains equipment, troubleshoots equipment problems, performs prescribed preventative maintenance on equipment as required and identify repairs if needed
• Tracks and records all consumables and through-put of equipment
• Keeps color profiles necessary for consistency and calibration
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations
• Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the department manager
• Communicates status of jobs to department manager
• Operate in a safe and efficient manner
• Communicate with management any issues not meeting the ODS standards
• Update relevant MIS systems with job and production information
• Perform other duties as assigned
  

REQUIREMENTS

• High School graduate, or completion of GED required
• A minimum of two years’ experience in a digital printing environment operating digital presses is desired
• Previous experience in setting up and running HP Indigo equipment and files and HP Indigo certification is a plus
• Forklift certification a plus
• This position requires and individual who is technically and mechanically oriented with strong computer skills with file-to-print process
• Perform all work and activities with honesty and integrity
• Take personal responsibility for productivity, quality and timeliness of work
• Effectively communicate (and listen) clearly, professionally, politely and persuasively in all situations; respond well and in a reasonable, timely manner
• Challenge conventional practices and use creativity and information to lead, innovate, problem solve, and implement ideas to contribute to the growth of the organization
• Support and meet company/department goals and core values
• Collaborate with co-workers to achieve common goals