DIGITAL PRESS OPERATOR - Full-time

DCG ONE is one of the largest privately held marketing service providers in the country. Based in Seattle, with locations in NYC and Maryland, we help companies deliver their brand worldwide through creative, print, and fulfillment services.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Digital Press Operator runs any one of the digital presses, including the Ricoh press, HP presses, and the Amiga 52 laminator. In this role, you will interpret print production work orders to determine the steps needed to produce a wide variety of printing projects. This is an excellent opportunity to work independently and help deliver the highest quality print products and materials.

We’re looking for someone with experience in digital printing who is reliable, self-motivated, and looking to expand their skill set. If this sounds like you and you possess these qualifications, we encourage you to apply!

BENEFITS

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Accident Insurance
• FSA, HSA
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Monthly Cookie Days!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate a digital press, which includes the Ricoh presses, HP press, and Amiga laminator.
• Operate and maintain laser etching/engraving equipment in accordance with job specifications and safety standards.
• Prepare digital files for laser etching, ensuring proper formatting, resolution, and alignment with substrate requirements.
• Conduct test engravings to verify quality and make necessary adjustments before running full production.
• Perform regular cleaning, calibration, and preventative maintenance on laser equipment to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
• Review and interpret production work orders.
• Communicate with other departments and staff members to gather any additional information needed to complete the job.
• Troubleshoot problems and take corrective action, make repairs, and notify supervisor.
• Communicate information to other shift operators.
• Work with safety in mind at all times and report any potential unsafe circumstances.
• Is open and willing to work in other departments if requested.
• Does other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least one (1) year of experience in digital printing.
• Experience performing basic printing equipment troubleshooting and maintenance, including changing paper and toner, clearing jams, and following on-screen instructions to bring equipment back to operational standards.
• Previous experience with Ricoh press preferred.
• May be required to complete and pass Public Trust Security Clearance.

ESSENTIAL ABILITIES

• Technical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Reliability
• Strong work ethic
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Comfort in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work on multiple projects at once
• Flexibility

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly be required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or stand for long periods of time.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position works on the production floor in an industrial warehouse setting.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.