We are seeking an experienced, dependable, and detail-oriented Digital Press Operator to join our production team. This position is responsible for setting up, operating, monitoring, and maintaining digital printing equipment to produce high-quality printed products according to customer specifications and production schedules.
The ideal candidate will have experience in a commercial printing or manufacturing environment, strong mechanical and computer skills, and a solid understanding of digital printing, color management, substrates, and quality-control procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and operate digital printing presses according to job specifications and production schedules.
- Review job tickets, artwork specifications, quantities, substrates, colors, and finishing requirements before beginning production.
- Load paper, label stock, film, or other substrates, and ensure the correct materials are being used for each job.
- Set and monitor press parameters to maintain proper color, registration, image quality, and consistency.
- Perform color calibration and make adjustments as necessary to meet established quality standards.
- Inspect printed materials throughout production for defects, color shifts, registration issues, banding, streaking, and other quality concerns.
- Troubleshoot press, print-quality, material, and workflow issues to minimize downtime.
- Perform routine operator maintenance, cleaning, and preventive maintenance according to manufacturer and company procedures.
- Monitor inks, toner, substrates, and other press consumables and replenish materials as required.
- Maintain accurate production records, including quantities produced, waste, downtime, and quality information.
- Coordinate with prepress, finishing, quality, and production personnel to ensure jobs are completed accurately and on schedule.
- Verify completed jobs meet customer specifications before releasing materials to the next stage of production.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
- Follow all company safety, quality, and production procedures.
- Assist with other production or finishing duties as needed.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- 1–3 years of digital printing or commercial press experience preferred.
- Experience operating HP Indigo 6900 and 25K preferred.
- Knowledge of digital printing processes, substrates, inks/toners, and color management.
- Understanding of registration, color consistency, print defects, and quality-control standards.
- Experience with RIP software, digital print workflows, or production management systems is a plus.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Good computer skills and ability to learn press and workflow software.
- Ability to read and understand job tickets, production specifications, measurements, and written instructions.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to prioritize multiple jobs in a fast-paced production environment.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Dependable attendance and ability to work overtime when production needs require it.
If you’re dependable, eager to learn, and ready to grow with a company on the rise, we encourage you to apply today and join the Premium Label and Packaging Solutions team.
Premium Label and Packaging Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- Deer Park, NY 11729 (Required)
Work Location: In person
