NASHVILLE, TN – Digital Press Operator – 2nd Shift
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Digital Press operator’s responsibilities include print production to ensure high-quality output for various projects. This role involves working closely with management and production teams to ensure books are printed to the desired specification. This position has a high level of detail-oriented work and requires a meticulous work ethic.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND JOB DUTIES:
Perform work as assigned by the Supervisor including:
Operational Support:
- Operate and monitor DIGI-B digital edge printing equipment to meet production goals
- Load and manage print files using RIP software and related computer systems
- Perform machine setup, calibration, and job changeovers
- Conduct quality inspections to ensure products meet specifications
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Application file prep, color management, proofing
- Inspect finished products throughout the process to verify quality, accuracy, and consistency.
- Make routine adjustments to maintain print quality and production efficiency.
Safety and Compliance:
- Follow all safety procedures and operational standards
- Conduct regular safety checks and report any hazards or incidents.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn technical equipment
- Better than basic computer skills and comfort working with digital file systems
- Strong attention to detail and quality
- Previous manufacturing or print experience is a plus
- Ability to learn RIP Software, Adobe Suite products and Illustrator
- Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and instructions,
- Keep business information confidential.
- Self-directed, independent worker.
- Above-average math skills.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Above average computer skills
- Must have a strong background in math and communication skills.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Solid work history
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The employee should possess the ability to:
- Able to work 5 consecutive shifts at 8+ hours per shift while mostly on your feet
- Willing to work overtime should the workload demand it
- Must have close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Extensive walking, lifting & carrying heavy weighted materials (up to 50 lbs)
- Fast-paced environment with strict deadlines and quality standards.
- Able to bend and/or twist on regular basis
- Ability to move or traverse the facilities.
- Ability to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditions
- Wear all the required personal protective equipment.
This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities or may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
