Digital Press Operator Job in Van Nuys, California US

Every day, UPrinting.com serves thousands of printing orders online, allowing customers to design their own brochures, postcards, business cards and other printed materials. Using state of the art printing technology and a robust, yet simple and easy-to-use, online ordering system, UPrinting.com is able to provide high-end printing at an affordable price. Key customers are businesses, organizations, individual consumers and independent designers.

In 2010, for the second consecutive year, UPrinting.com was ranked on INC Magazines 500 | 5000 list of fastest growing US companies at position #522. The company continues to grow at a record pace and recently moved its corporate headquarters to a 60,000 square foot facility in Van Nuys, CA.

SUMMARY
Assures internal and external customer expectations of producing a quality digital print product on schedule are met on a consistent basis by operating the digital print equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Output a quality digital product by:
1.Ripping files produced from static and variable data files using digital print equipment including Indigo digital press
2.Digitally manipulating color calibration set-up to meet expectations for color target.
3.Reviewing all proofs and final product samples produced on digital equipment before releasing to internal or external customers.
4.Conduct regular and special maintenance on equipment to achieve maximum machine performance based on equipment specifications and acquired knowledge of machine operations. Record maintenance and service calls in maintenance log book as required.

Meet customer expectations of timely delivery by:
1.Maintaining schedules for digital print jobs.
2.Maintaining inventory of supplies and parts.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and at least one year experience and/or training with HP Indigo Digital Press 5500/7500; and at least 3 years experience on Printing Industry.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Must be willing to learn and apply new software programs. Must have working knowledge and understanding of color theory, imposition and printing. Should be able to troubleshoot problems and recommend solutions.