Print Operator

The Print Operator runs print equipment for the company’s in-house print shop including printing documents, monitoring equipment and quality checking the output. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, on-time, cost-effective production and fulfillment. The ideal candidate is hands-on, highly organized, and motivated to complete tasks efficiently in a high-volume print production environment.  This position is onsite at our Richardson, TX location.

Key Responsibilities:

· Read and interpret job tickets to determine the type of work to be done, the quantities to be produced, and the materials needed.

· Release print jobs on high-speed equipment by priority order.

· Ensure that the correct jobs are routed to the printer by comparing print request data to the actual output and samples job.

· Remove printed material or finished products from machines, move to next stage, or pack them in boxes.

· Continually monitor print quality by reviewing work as it is printed and to ensure proper operation.

· Sort, assemble, and quality-check completed work. Follow quality control standards.

· Ensure adherence to turnaround times, deadlines, and service levels.

· Trouble-shoot equipment issues and print production issues.

· Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant work environment.

· Retrieve and put away necessary paper stock as well as replenish inventory in work area.

· Conduct preventive maintenance including routine color calibrations, clean rollers, add toner, and fluids.

· Provide a high-level of customer service and professionalism when interacting with vendors and team members.

Required Qualifications:

· 3+ years of experience in print production, in-house print operations, in a related fulfillment/production environment.

· Demonstrated experience as a production operator of high-speed equipment with attention to detail and focus on quality control.

· Strong working knowledge of print production workflows (digital print preferred), RIP software, color management, and fulfillment operations.

· Experience with job ticketing/work order system and the ability to manage competing priorities, tight deadlines, and fluctuating demand with calm competence.

· Experience working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to emerging technologies.

· Experience training in a corporate or mid-large size business print operation.

Physical / Environmental Requirements:

· Ability to stand for extended periods and move materials/equipment as needed (reasonable accommodations available).

· Ability to lift, up to 50 pounds, and move supplies around the building.

· Comfortable working in a production environment with printers, finishing equipment, and shipping supplies.

· May be required to cover some shifts on occasion that are outside normal business hours.