Job Description
Position Summary: We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Level 2 HP Indigo Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with HP Indigo digital presses and a solid understanding of digital print production processes. This role involves operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting HP Indigo presses to ensure the delivery of high-quality printed materials that meet customer specifications. The Level 2 Operator will play a key role in maintaining production efficiency, ensuring color accuracy, and adhering to internal quality standards and procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Press Operation: Set up, operate, and monitor HP Indigo digital presses to produce high-quality prints according to production schedules and customer requirements.
- Maintenance: Perform daily, weekly, and monthly press maintenance to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.
- Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve technical issues with the press, ensuring minimal disruption to production. Interfacing directly with HP Indigo support to solve any issues outside of employee’s level of expertise.
- Color Management: Ensure color consistency and accuracy by calibrating the press and making necessary adjustments to match customer specifications.
- Quality Control: Inspect printed materials for defects, inconsistencies, or errors and take corrective actions as needed.
- Job Setup: Prepare print files, load substrates, and adjust press settings for various print jobs.
- Inventory Management: Monitor and manage ink, substrates, and other consumables to ensure adequate supply for production needs.
- Collaboration: Work closely with prepress, production, and quality assurance teams to meet deadlines and exceed customer expectations.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of production runs, maintenance activities, and press performance.
- Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.
Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience operating and maintaining HP Indigo digital presses (Level 2 Indigo certification).
- Technical Skills: Proficient in digital press operation, color management, and troubleshooting.
- Attention to Detail: Strong ability to identify and resolve print quality issues.
- Problem-Solving: Effective troubleshooting skills for resolving technical and mechanical issues.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, and perform repetitive tasks.
- Teamwork: Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Direct interactions with Pre-production and finishing will be necessary to meet daily necessities based on volume and individual job urgency.
- Flexibility: Ability to work additional time when the need arises.
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent; HP Indigo Level 2 Certification required.
- Technology Proficiency: Familiarity with related software systems and tools, including RIP software and workflow management systems from HP Indigo.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to work with advanced digital printing technology
- Collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Career growth opportunities within a dynamic organization breaking ground in new and emerging markets.
If you have the skills and experience to excel as a Level 2 HP Indigo Operator, we encourage you to apply and join our team here at 613 Originals.