HP Indigo 6K Digital Press Operator

Graphicsland

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Tinley Park, Illinois

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The operator is responsible for running the HP Indigo 6K digital press to produce scheduled print jobs while maintaining equipment and ensuring quality standards. They must also manage consumables, perform routine maintenance, and collaborate with the production team to resolve file issues.

Qualifications

We are looking for a Level 1 HP Indigo 6K Digital Press Operator. The role requires 1-2 years of experience operating commercial digital press equipment, strong maintenance skills, and computer aptitude. HP Indigo certification is a plus.

Job Description

Graphicsland, Inc. is an independently owned e-commerce printing company based in Tinley Park, IL, that specializes in custom stickers, product labels, stand-up pouches, and wide-format scientific research posters. We operate under three brands: MakeStickersPosterNerd & InkWave.
If you take pride in your work, are detail-oriented, and work well on a team, we’d love to have you on board!

The Level 1 HP Indigo 6K Digital Press Operator is responsible for overseeing HP Indigo press operations, focusing on exceptional workflow optimization and equipment up time. This role requires a high level of computer aptitude to work with our custom internal software and collaboration with the production team to achieve quality, efficiency, and operational excellence.

Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:30pm
Pay range $24-$27/hour, depending on experience and/or HP Indigo certification level

RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Operate HP Indigo 6K digital press to produce jobs as scheduled.
  • Perform routine equipment maintenance, troubleshoot print quality issues, and make necessary adjustments.
  • Load and manage media, inks, and other consumables to keep production running smoothly.
  • Conduct quality checks on printed materials to ensure color accuracy, registration, and printing meet company standards.
  • Work closely with production and prepress teams to resolve file issues.
  • Follow all company safety protocols, housekeeping procedures, and operational guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

  • HP Indigo Certified Operator is a plus (HP Indigo 6000 Series preferred).
  • 1-2 years of previous experience operating commercial digital press equipment (UV Inkjet, Toner, etc).
  • Strong maintenance and technical skills.
  • Strong knowledge of substrates, adhesives, and specialty materials such as BOPP, PET, and metallic stocks.
  • Ability to read and interpret press output to achieve quality standards.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with tight deadlines.
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management.
  • Above-average computer and software utilization experience.
  • Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
  • Requires frequent and sometimes extended periods of bending, standing, walking, crouching, and use of hands throughout shift.
  • Must be able to push, lift and pull up to 50 lbs.

BENEFITS

  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off (136 vacation hours + 80 "anytime" hours per year!)
  • Stocked snacks and drinks
  • Charitable gift matching up to $250/yearly
  • Department lunches and company events
  • 401k company contribution of 4% regardless of your contribution
  • Profit-sharing bonus eligibility of up to 15% of your base salary per year
  • Health (incl. a HDHP option with annual employer HSA contributions), vision, and dental insurance 
  • Paid parental leave
  • Education assistance program
  • Life / AD&D insurance

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We are an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to protected status (race, color, religion, etc.).
Graphicsland participates in E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in our recruitment process, please reach out to careers@graphicsland.com or please call (800) 347-2744 and ask for the Human Resources department.

Graphicsland

We Make Stickers! We're an online printing company that focuses not only on the customer's experience but also the employee's experience. We believe in hiring people that thrive on challenges and have a desire to learn. Our Values Do it before it needs to get done - do your future self a favor and work ahead of the deadline. Things can unexpectedly happen! We want to be prepared for if they do. Are you a procrastinator? If so, this company might not be for you. Empathize with the customer - We value our customers and want to help where we can, so we've got top-notch reprint policies in place for the assist. Our customers return because we make it right. We don't talk ill of any customers or designs, no matter the circumstance. Have a growth mindset - The same empathy goes for our employees. Everyone makes mistakes, which make great learning opportunities! Having a growth mindset is understanding we may not have the skill set yet, and that we can change, develop, learn and grow. Each employee is expected to have personal goals and we'll do whatever we can to help get them closer. We succeed and fail as a team - No matter the outcome, we remain side by side. There is no "they," only "we." We support one another through and through, whether we hit new records or hit a rough patch. We'll tackle the problems as a team and celebrate as one, too.
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