How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Job Summary
The Digital Press Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining digital printing presses to produce high-quality printed materials. Key duties include preparing digital files, monitoring the press during operation, making color and machine adjustments, performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting, conducting quality control, and managing supplies. The role requires attention to detail to ensure jobs are completed accurately and on schedule while adhering to safety and quality standards.
Responsibilities*
Primary Responsibilities
- Set up and operation of digital presses: Load paper and supplies, program the digital press and inline finishing according to job specifications, and monitor the machine throughout the printing process.
- Setup color profiles and maintain a media catalog.
- Quality control: Compare printed products to proofs, inspect samples for accuracy, and adjust the press to maintain consistent color and print quality.
- Maintenance and troubleshooting: Perform routine maintenance, such as cleaning equipment, removing paper jams, and troubleshooting and clearing basic errors to minimize downtime.
- File and color management: Manipulate digital print files to ensure correct registration and calibrate press color settings to meet client requirements.
- Production and workflow: Interpret work orders, manage production schedules, and ensure deadlines are met.
- Communication: Coordinate with a team, including customer service, prepress and bindery staff to meet customer demands.
- Inventory and cleanup: Monitor and manage supply levels, order new supplies as needed, and maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Documentation: Track time and completion of tasks using software tracking tools.
- Safety: Follow all safety guidelines and protocols to ensure a safe work environment.
- Physical Requirements: Requires prolonged periods of standing, manual dexterity and moving of boxes and raw materials up to 70lbs.
Secondary Responsibilities
- Bindery machine operation: Set up, operate, and monitor machines for trimming, bindery and finishing of printed materials.
- Packaging: Package finished materials for delivery to customers or vendors.
- Shipping: Prepare completed orders for shipment using shipping software
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the AFSCME union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.