Digital Finishing Operator

Digital Finishing Operator

Location: De Soto, TX 75115

Pay: $18-$25/ hour DOE

Shift: 4am-2pm

Must be open to working 2nd shift 4pm-2:30am

Start: ASAP

The Digital Finishing Operator sets up and operates the HP Digital printing press to produce pressure sensitive labels and related products. 

Responsibilities:

• Produce high quality labels to meet the job specifications outlined on the label order to match customer standards.

• Input data including time and materials used into job management software.
• Reads job order and loads jobs into press, fills ink cans and pumps with prescribed inks.
• Load plates and tools as needed.
• Starts press, adjusting speed and alignment of stock to the print cylinder as necessary
• Adjusts printing impression as necessary and runs down approval strip.
• Cuts sample of approval strip from printed roll, inspects for imperfections and adjusts as necessary.
• Communicates job specific information or changes to the supervisor in a timely manner to minimize production downtime.
• Report any production or equipment issues to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Keeps inventory usage accurate at all times.
• Performs daily, weekly and monthly maintenance as required.
• Keeps work areas clear and organized; maintains housekeeping standards.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of three years or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of previous experience operating a press in a printing environment, preferably a digital press.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Must be able to read and interpret ruler, scales and other measurement devices.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and frequently is required to walk.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without mechanical assistance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• May also participate in vendor sponsored training programs.