What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digital Press Operator position at Bigfoot Staffing?
BigFoot Staffing is excited to offer a Temp-to-Hire Digital Press Operator position. Once you apply, we’ll reach out to schedule a time to talk more about this opportunity.
Pay Range: $21 /hr DOE
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday – Friday | Day and Swing Shifts Available
Location: [Lake Oswego, OR
Industry: Manufacturing / Digital Printing & Label Production
Description
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Digital Press Operator to join our production team. In this role, you will be responsible for producing high-quality labels that meet customer specifications while operating and maintaining digital printing equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
The ideal candidate has previous printing press experience, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to producing consistent, high-quality products. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work with advanced digital printing technology while contributing to a quality-focused production team.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate digital printing presses to produce labels that meet customer specifications and quality standards
- Read and interpret job tickets, production orders, and work instructions
- Load print jobs into the digital press and prepare materials for production
- Fill ink systems and ensure proper ink supply throughout production
- Start and operate printing equipment o
- Run approval samples and verify print quality before full production
- Inspect printed labels throughout production for defects and quality issues
- Make machine adjustments to maintain color consistency, registration, and overall print quality
- Enter production information including labor, materials, and job completion data into the job management system
- Maintain accurate inventory usage records
- Communicate production changes, job updates, and equipment issues to supervisors promptly
- Report equipment malfunctions to minimize production downtime
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance on printing equipment
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
- Follow all company quality assurance and safety procedures
Qualifications & Skills
- High school diploma or GED required
- Minimum three years of manufacturing or related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Previous experience operating a printing press required
- Digital press experience preferred
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities
- Ability to read and interpret production documents and job specifications
- Basic math skills
- Ability to accurately read rulers, scales, and precision measuring devices
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with production teams
- Dependable attendance and strong organizational skills
Preferred Backgrounds
- Digital printing
- Label manufacturing
- Commercial printing
- Packaging production
- Industrial machine operation
- Manufacturing production environments
Work Environment
- Manufacturing production facility
- Fast-paced digital printing environment
- Standing and walking for extended periods throughout the shift
- Frequent interaction with printing equipment, inks, and production materials
- Team-oriented workplace focused on quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement
Physical Requirements
- Ability to frequently lift and move up to 50 lbs, with or without mechanical assistance
- Frequent standing and walking throughout the workday
- Ability to perform repetitive production tasks
- Strong manual dexterity for equipment setup and machine adjustments
- Close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus are required
- Comfortable working around industrial printing equipment and production machinery
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage based on experience
- Stable full-time position with long-term career opportunities
- Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development, including vendor-sponsored training programs
- Opportunity to work with advanced digital printing technology
- Team-oriented manufacturing environment
- Comprehensive benefits package available
If you have experience operating digital printing equipment and enjoy producing high-quality work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for the Digital Press Operator position!
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