Digital Print Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Minuteman Press Berkeley
On Call
$23.00 per hour

About the Position

Minuteman Press Berkeley is looking for a hands-on, dependable, and motivated Prepress & Digital Print Operator to join our team.

** This is an on-call position with the potential to transition into a part-time role. We have a need for someone to work full-time for 4-6 weeks**

This is a production role for someone who knows the printing business. The ideal candidate has actual experience operating digital printing equipment and performing prepress/preflight.

We are looking for a go-getter and team player who takes initiative, pays attention to detail, works efficiently, and doesn't wait to be told what needs to be done.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys variety and wants to be an important part of a small, fast-paced print shop.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepress & Digital Printing

• Prepare customer files for production and perform preflight/prepress checks.
• Review files for size, bleeds, margins, resolution, color, fonts, and other production requirements.
• Make necessary file adjustments to ensure jobs are production ready.
• Operate digital printing equipment and produce high-quality printed materials.
• Set up print jobs according to customer specifications and work orders.
• Inspect printed materials for quality, accuracy, color, registration, and finishing requirements.
• Troubleshoot basic printing and production issues.
• Maintain organized production files and follow established production procedures.

What We're Looking For

Required:

• Previous hands-on experience in a commercial print shop, digital printing, or print production environment.
• Demonstrated experience actually operating digital printing equipment.
• Experience with prepress/preflight and preparing files for print.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Ability to work independently while also being a strong team player.
• Reliable, punctual, and dependable.
• Able to multitask and prioritize multiple jobs and deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.
• Willingness to jump in and help wherever needed.

The Right Person Will Be

• A go-getter who sees what needs to be done and takes action.
• A problem solver who doesn't stop at "that's not my job."
• Hands-on and comfortable working throughout the entire production process.
• Proactive rather than waiting for instructions.
• Detail-oriented and quality-conscious.
• Organized and able to manage multiple jobs at once.
• Dependable and accountable.
• A positive team player who is willing to pitch in wherever needed.
• Customer-service minded and professional when making deliveries or interacting with customers.
• Someone who takes pride in their work and wants to help the shop succeed.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of hands-on print production experience preferred.
• Digital printing experience required.
• Prepress/preflight experience required.
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat and/or Adobe Creative Cloud preferred.
• Experience in a Minuteman Press or similar quick-turn commercial print environment is a plus.

Physical Requirements

The position requires standing and walking for extended periods and regularly performing hands-on production work. The employee must be able to bend, reach, grasp, lift, carry, and move printed materials, boxes, and supplies as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.