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Digital Press Operator - Float

Mittera Creative Tech
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/8/2025 CLOSED ON 1/5/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digital Press Operator - Float position at Mittera Creative Tech?

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Mittera is currently seeking a Digital Press Operator -- where employees are appreciated and rewarded for the work they put in. Digital Operators are responsible for producing quality printed sheets, boards, or plastics, etc. They should understand the Digital Print process and can set up and operate all Digital Print equipment. The ideal candidate would have open availability to float between 1st & 2nd Shifts and on weekends. 1st Shift Monday - Friday 7 AM - 3 PM // 2nd Shift 3 PM - 11 PM.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Operate and troubleshoot multiple digital presses
  • Accurately interpret, document, and communicate diagnostic feedback from equipment and act upon information to resolve production, maintenance and repair issues
  • Perform color matching of supplied material
  • Read and understand job tickets and complete any necessary job paperwork
  • Command of technical vocabulary and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels withing the organization as well as outside vendors and customers
  • Clean and maintain work area

Requirements

Required Skills and Abilities

  • High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
  • 1 – 3 years of previous digital operator experience
  • Must be able to differentiate between colors and will be required to complete a color test
  • All equipment operations are controlled via computer interface. Position requires the ability to navigate through multiple computer screens quickly and efficiently
  • Computer software application experience in a prepress environment and experience in digital color control, color manipulation, and experience operating HP and other digital equipment a plus
  • Successful candidate must possess solid organizational and problem-solving skills and be able to work in a fast-paced environment with little or no supervision
  • Ability to prevent errors and solve problems on digital machine operations
  • Must be self-motivated, reliable, and quality, safety oriented
  • Full comprehension in reading work instructions and business memos
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
  • Must have the ability to work effectively in stressful situations and meet stringent deadlines
  • Must be self-motivated, reliable, and quality, safety oriented
  • Perform all other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

  • Requires use of proper body mechanics with pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, squatting, kneeling, and bending
  • Pushing/pulling and lifting up to 50 lbs
  • Requires fine motor hand and arm movement, manual dexterity, and coordination
  • Requires near visual acuity
  • Requires working around and operating departmental equipment
  • Must be able to access and navigate each department in the facility
  • Requires the ability to function in a professional manner under stressful circumstances

Work Environmental Factors

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to hazardous materials. A production employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.

Benefits

Mittera is a leading-edge company that provides commercial and digital printing, finishing, graphic design, data analytics, direct mail processing, and fulfillment services. Mittera's full-service approach connects data-driven revelations, bar-raising creative, and expertly printed materials to give our customers' brand recognition it deserves. Competitive compensation and robust benefits plans are offered. Benefits include:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life and AD&D Policies
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • 401K with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Volunteer Time Off

Mittera is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Must be 18 years old or older to apply.

Visit us today at mittera.com or stop by and fill out an application at Mittera location near you!

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