Print Shop Operator

Position Responsibilities:

• Process multiple production job orders daily and plan jobs for most efficient production run to meet deadlines
• Coordinate and manage job orders and project assignments from preflight to delivery while reviewing job submission and spec requirements, requisitioning materials, and following department guidelines
• Work closely with graphic artists and department leaders to obtain necessary approvals to ensure high quality and legal compliance
• Ensures press operation by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques
• Perform printer maintenance, including substrate loading, ink loading, and cleaning
• Manage approved jobs through to completion, working with the chosen vendor to deliver the project on time and to a high standard
• Enter job orders in management information system and create shipping labels
• Maintain all appropriate paperwork and backup for invoicing purposes
• Other projects or duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree and 0 to 2 years of related experience
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment with tight deadlines
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality of print production orders
• Ability to follow department standard operating procedures and take direction from department leaders

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Associate's Degree
• Experience in operating and maintaining digital printing equipment
• Detailed knowledge of creating and amending digital files in Adobe Creative Suite, In-Design, and Photoshop and other similar pre-press formats for printing