What are the responsibilities and job description for the LF Digital Printer (entry level) | M-F 6AM-2:30PM | Kearneysville WV (25137) position at DALB INC?
Who We Are
DALB, Inc. is a West Virginia-based manufacturer with more than 40 years of experience serving our industry (printing, thermoforming & fabrication). We’re a hard-working, humble, and close-knit team that values accountability, humility, and long-term commitment. Our workplace culture is rooted in family values, hands-on problem-solving, and an entrepreneurial mindset that drives continuous improvement.
Summary/Objective
As an entry-level Large Format Printer Operator role, will be trained and responsible for operating and maintaining a large format printer in a production environment. This also includes general production runs on various substrates, samples and scheduled printer maintenance. Must be able to multi task to ensure internal and external customer expectations of turn-around and quality are met in a fast-paced digital print environment.
Essential Functions:
- Examine job orders to determine details such as part number, quantity, colors, personalization, sequence, DPI, color settings, graphic orientation, materials and production times.
- Set up and run assigned machines to varying specifications and materials.
- Stage materials and load/unload printer with materials
- Review, examine, and inspect printed products for print clarity, color accuracy and consistency, and print defects/flaws.
- Perform daily routine preventative maintenance on all printers and machines.
- Troubleshoot printer/machine issues and perform repairs when applicable.
- Ensure all equipment and tools are in good working order and are free of safety hazards.
- Performing basic color management tasks and operating digital presses to expected production standards
- Maintaining assigned documentation and schedules
- Accurately enters time and job information into the business system (shop floor and scrap).
- Refill ink
Core Competency Requirements
Knowledge and expertise in:
- Knowledge of Rip software (Fiery preferred, but not required)
- Photoshop/Illustrator (preferred, but not required)
- Knowledge of VuTek printers (preferred, but not required)
Required Skills
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to read and comprehend
- Must have good judgment of color, design, and print quality.
- Ability to accurately compute proportional measurements and spacing using a ruler or tape measure.
- Ability to accurately operate a calculator.
- Basic computer skills (PC), Rip Software
- Resourcefulness, creative problem solving and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and part of a team.
- Must be capable of regularly lifting up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs. assisted
Required Education and Experience - High School Diploma or Equivalent
Work Environment
This job operates in a production environment. This role is standing, moving, bending, walking, reaching, lifting, squatting, pushing, pulling and turning.
Salary : $19 - $21