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Digital Print Production Operator Houston

Digital Print Production Operator

Full Time • Houston
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Benefits:
  • Competitive salary
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
Job description:
This is a fast paced production environment where productivity and efficiency matters.

The Digital Print Production Operator is a critical part of our team and our success. On a daily basis the operator will produce and finish printed projects on high volume digital printers and a variety of binding and finishing machines and tools. The operator needs to be able to understand projects from start to finish and recognize how performing various production steps will ultimately determine the outcome of a project. At the same time the operator needs to recognize the need to stay on schedule with projects and complete tasks on time while providing feedback and challenges to the rest of the team as they arise. Additionally the operator is critical to quality control and must be able to follow procedures. The operator must be patient and have a mechanical aptitude to deal with equipment and material challenges.

This is an hourly position with an occasional over-time requirement.

This position reports to the owner.

Normal job hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM.

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Get to work ON TIME and BE RELIABLE - YOU are critical to the company's success!
  • Follow operating polices and procedures
  • Review production schedule and individual project specifications 
  • Setup equipment for production including loading the correct media or substrate for the project
  • Print projects on paper and other substrates
  • Cut, score, fold, punch paper and other substrates using a variety of machines including hand tools
  • Maintain media, substrate and parts inventories
  • Meet with internal team and customers to review and provide input on new projects
  • Put up tools and keep a neat work environment
  • Color calibrate equipment periodically
  • Make recommendations to improve the company
  • Try to figure out problems but ask questions when you are unsure - don’t experiment

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • High School Diploma required, prefer an Associates Degree or higher in Printing Sciences or other relatable degree
  • Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing in English
  • Must be able to perform basic math skills such as adding, subtracting, multiplication and division
  • Must be able to read a ruler and or tape measure in both SAE and metric scales
  • MUST have at least 2 years experience performing print production operations in a commerical print or sign printing operation
  • MUST have used Fiery Command Workstation
  • MUST be familiar with paper and other materials commonly found in printing and sign manufacturing shops such as coated paper, uncoated paper, polyester, PVC, acrylic, vinyl, foam board and others
  • MUST be able to operate both a PC and Macintosh computer using common software such as MS Office and GMAIL
  • MUST be able to pay close attention to details and can effectively handle frequent project requirement changes
  • Must possess and maintain a professional working demeanor and have a sense of humor
  • This job is somewhat physically challenging. It requires the ability to perform production operations that require standing for the majority of the day. This job requires the ability to safely lift paper boxes, rolls of substrates and sheets of material that can weigh up to 60 lbs. This job requires the ability to squat, twist and bend your neck and torso at times to perform maintenance on equipment. This job requires the ability to see color accurately.
  • Compensation rate will be directly relational to qualifications, experience level and competence
Compensation: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour




*AlphaGraphics centers (locations) are independently owned and operated. The posted positions are offered by individual franchisees who interview, hire, manage and pay the employees hired for positions in a specific local location (center) through their specific business.

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