Job Description- Job Title: Print Operator Specialist
- Position Type: Part -Time Regular
- Shift Timing: 12:30 pm to 5 pm
- Location: MERRILLVILLE, IN, 46410
- Pay Rate: $17.00 - $18.25 per hour (Bi-weekly wages)
- Special Skills Required: Customer service, data entry, printing work, and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
About the Role:We are seeking a detail-oriented professional to maintain our onsite print center. This role involves the full lifecycle of print production-from digital file intake and high-speed printing on the
Konica Minolta Accurio Print C4080 to complex finishing, binding, and client-facing consultation.
Essential Job Responsibilities:- Execute high-volume print jobs on the KM C4080; manage paper stocks, toner, and basic troubleshooting.
- Expertly operate laminators, coil/comb binders, and industrial cutters. Ensure all sets are collated accurately according to job tickets.
- Conduct "first-piece" inspections and continuous spot checks to ensure color consistency and registration accuracy.
- Provide "white-glove" service to onsite clients. Translate technical print jargon into easy-to-understand options for users.
- Prioritize work tasks based on processing schedules and client expectations, ensuring timely completion.
- Perform verification tasks as required, checking for accuracy and identifying errors.
- Troubleshoot data problems as needed, escalating issues to supervisors when necessary.
- Assist in the development of production formats and keying procedures, contributing to process improvement efforts.
- Maintain a high level of safety awareness and promptly report potential hazards to supervisors and maintain an organized, hazard-free production floor.
- Adhere to security and privacy policies, standards, and guidelines to protect company and customer information.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in task execution.
- Work in various environments, including office settings, computer rooms, production floors, warehouses, and shipping/receiving areas, with occasional exposure to environmental factors like dust, dirt, toner, and ink.
- Engage in repetitive motion activities such as twisting, bending, climbing, and lifting, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently.
Qualifications:- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
- Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
- Capability to stand, walk, grasp, reach with hands and arms, sit, talk, or hear as required by job duties.
- Close vision and ability to focus are necessary for performing tasks accurately.
- Ability to engage in repetitive motion activities like twisting, bending, and climbing.
- Previous experience calibrating color profiles, managing paper catalogs (matching weights and finishes), and performing routine maintenance (replacing toner, waste containers, and clearing jams).
- Reviewing digital files for proper bleed, margins, and resolution before hitting "Print."
- Operating coil, comb, or thermal binding machines.
- Applying thermal or cold lamination without bubbles or silvering.
- Precisely collating multi-page sets and using industrial cutters/guillotines for clean edges.
- Advising clients on the best paper stocks (e.g., 80lb cover vs. 100lb gloss) or binding methods for their specific projects.
- Crafting professional emails for job quotes, status updates, and "proof approved" confirmations.
- Handling tight deadlines or print errors with grace and a solution-oriented mindset.
- Organizing the "Print Queue" to prioritize rush jobs while maintaining high-volume output.
The pay range for this position starts at $17.00/hrs to $18.25/hrs ; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Bonus opportunities may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered- Experience with high-volume digital presses (specifically Konica Minolta or similar brands like Ricoh/Xerox). Familiarity with Fiery Command WorkStation is a major advantage for managing the C4080's print queue.
- Proficiency in "post-press" work. This includes:
- Cutting: Operating hydraulic or manual program cutters.
- Binding: Knowledge of pitch types for coil/comb and heat settings for thermal binding.
- Lamination: Understanding temperature control to prevent "curling" or "peeling" on different paper weights.
- Ability to manipulate PDFs, check for embedded fonts, manage "bleed" and "crop marks," and ensure files are "print-ready."
- The ability to explain why a certain paper or binding method is better for a client's specific project.
- Clarity and etiquette in emails for sending quotes, proofs, and project timelines.
- Capturing exact client requirements (e.g., "double-sided, flipped on the short edge") to avoid costly reprints.
- Staying calm and polite when a client brings in a "rush" job 15 minutes before closing.
- Keeping track of "clicks," toner levels, and paper stock to ensure the center never runs out of supplies during a big job.
- The ability to "multitask the machines"-starting a long print run on the C4080 while manually binding a separate job.
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