Digital Press OperatorCompoSecure is seeking a Digital Press Operator in Somerset, NJ, USA. The salary range is $28.00-$36.00 per hour for a full-time, hourly position.Position Overview:The responsibilities of this position include daily communication with the Indigo team, operation of the web-based digital printing press, assisting with pre-press tasks, maintaining inventory, performing preventative maintenance, reviewing product quality, maintaining logs, and helping with management duties.Key Responsibilities:Communicate direction regarding the handling of the daily schedule.Positively rise to the challenges that are faced during the course of the shift(s).Answers team member questions, help with team member problems and oversee team.Prepares and produces orders on the digital press based on customer specifications, work order and graphic files provided by the Graphics Department.Ensures printed color matches the desired target and collaborates with the Pre-Press Technician on all file corrections/press adjustments to achieve the desired goal.Correctly performs maintenance, on schedule and according to procedure.Performs adjustments accurately, efficiently and according to procedure.Monitors the printing process to maintain print quality.Understands machine capabilities.Ensures proper handling of consumables to maintain the predictability of the process.Performs routine adjustments as necessary.Collaborates with team members, management and sales department to trouble shoot challenging orders and/or projects.Follows published production schedule to meet customer expectation on delivery dates.Understands and prepares paperwork related to order/project.Required to maintain logs according to procedure.Monitors supply inventories for the purpose of ensuring availability of products required to complete the job.Other Important Responsibilities:Timely corrective action response and resolution to relevant project situations.Engage and support companywide Safety and Cleanliness Programs.Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.Qualifications:HP Indigo 20000 Level 1 training/certification.Exceptional leadership and communication skills.Ability to follow schedule and alter schedule should the need arise to do so.High school or vocational/technical school diploma or certificate.Additional courses in Print Production or Operations, a plus.Courses in Chemistry, Electronics or Color Theory, a plus.Minimum 7+ years of experience in a job shop, printing environment; preferable running web presses, digital web press experience is a plus.Strong attention to detail and ability to self-check own work through established quality inspection routines, adherence to procedure, keen visual discrimination of copy and color, print quality analysis and judgment.Experience with a spectrophotometer is a must.Highly organized and prefers a clean and orderly work environment.Understanding of Color Theory and practice, a plus.Experience in operating mechanical/electromechanical equipment.Above average computer experience/aptitude.Understanding of the basic concept of prepress.Analytical approach to problem solving.Excellent time management skills.Task oriented excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize work load.Enthusiastic attitude, cooperative team player, adaptable to new or changing circumstances, professional demeanor, sensitive to client needs, self-motivated, creative and innovative.Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.Conceptual Thinking – Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.Physical requirements and work environment:Must be able to lift 20 lbsMust be able to perform the following in an 8+ hour day: Sitting in an office chairTyping – computer keyboardReaching for the telephoneStanding at equipmentHearing for phone useSight for computer useMust be able to sustain factory work as needed including the following: Standing at machineryReaching and pulling to operate machinerySight for machinery operationWalking through shopOffice environment is of moderate noise level.Shop noise levels are such that protective ear-coverings are recommended.At CompoSecure, we believe in supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that promotes health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Our full-time team members enjoy access to:Medical, Dental & Vision CoverageFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance401(k) with Company MatchPaid Time Off & Paid HolidaysAnnual Bonus OpportunitiesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Career Advancement OpportunitiesBenefits eligibility and details will be shared during the hiring process.
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