Print Operator

Job Title

Print Operator

Job Description

The Print Operator runs print equipment for the company's in-house print shop including printing documents, monitoring equipment and quality checking the output. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, on-time, cost-effective production and fulfillment. The ideal candidate is hands-on, highly organized, and motivated to complete tasks efficiently in a high-volume print production environment. This position is onsite at our Richardson, TX location.

Key Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret job tickets to determine the type of work to be done, the quantities to be produced, and the materials needed.
• Release print jobs on high-speed equipment by priority order.
• Ensure that the correct jobs are routed to the printer by comparing print request data to the actual output and samples job.
• Remove printed material or finished products from machines, move to next stage, or pack them in boxes.
• Continually monitor print quality by reviewing work as it is printed and to ensure proper operation.
• Sort, assemble, and quality-check completed work. Follow quality control standards.
• Ensure adherence to turnaround times, deadlines, and service levels.
• Trouble-shoot equipment issues and print production issues.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant work environment.
• Retrieve and put away necessary paper stock as well as replenish inventory in work area.
• Conduct preventive maintenance including routine color calibrations, clean rollers, add toner, and fluids.
• Provide a high-level of customer service and professionalism when interacting with vendors and team members.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in print production, in-house print operations, in a related fulfillment/production environment.
• Demonstrated experience as a production operator of high-speed equipment with attention to detail and focus on quality control.
• Strong working knowledge of print production workflows (digital print preferred), RIP software, color management, and fulfillment operations.
• Experience with job ticketing/work order system and the ability to manage competing priorities, tight deadlines, and fluctuating demand with calm competence.
• Experience working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to emerging technologies.
• Experience training in a corporate or mid-large size business print operation.

Physical / Environmental Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods and move materials/equipment as needed (reasonable accommodations available).
• Ability to lift, up to 50 pounds, and move supplies around the building.
• Comfortable working in a production environment with printers, finishing equipment, and shipping supplies.
• May be required to cover some shifts on occasion that are outside normal business hours.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.