Digital Inkjet Press Operator

Ranked as one of the Best Employers in Nebraska and certified as a Lincoln Family-Friendly workplace, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. By joining our team, you will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska community and Nebraska's economy each year.

We invest in our employees:

• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• No-cost life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Parental leave
• Retirement plans.
• Tuition assistance for employees and dependents.
• Exclusive employee discounts.
• Professional development through training and education.
• And many more!!

As a Digital Inkjet Press Operator, you will:

• Regularly calibrate press via color calibration to G7 specifications to ensure excellent print quality.
• Download files to press and organize files for production.
• Rip files produced from data files using digital print equipment.
• Prepare and program the digital press for production runs to efficiently maximize uptime.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance and cleaning on press and make minor repairs.
• Perform advanced maintenance on equipment, using third-party support when needed.
• Input production, material consumption, and waste data into MIS software.
• Review and interpret job orders.
• Collect random samples and inspect them during print runs.
• Start press and check proofs for color alignment, registration, density, and coverage.
• Adjust equipment to ensure quality and color match to digital proofs.
• Monitor and respond to error, alert, or fault messages on automated press operation systems.
• Load and feed paper into the press, adjust air and feed controls as applicable and accommodate various paper sizes and weights.
• Unload and move material with manual and powered pallet jacks.
• Keep the pressroom clean and organized.
• Monitor inventory level of press parts and supplies and order replacements.
• Makes recommendations for process improvement.
• Operate and maintain various bindery machines and act as the technical expert for the department to ensure efficient and effective processes.
• Oversee the completion of projects to client specifications and within deadline constraints, ensuring accuracy and quality in finished products.
• Train staff on the operation and maintenance of bindery equipment.

As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• High school or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years experience working in a print production environment.
• 3+ years experience in a bindery or print finishing environment with hands-on knowledge of various bindery processes such as cutting, folding, stitching, and binding.
• Understanding of digital press front end software.
• Ability to review color and adjust accordingly.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders and production schedules.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively communicate, provide subject matter expertise, and collaborate with team members, other departments, and management.
• Demonstrated high attention to detail, including consistency and accuracy relative to data collection and entry.
• Demonstrated willingness to accept direction and feedback from supervisors, management, and peers to improve quality and performance.
• Proficient in operating a range of bindery equipment.
• Skilled in utilizing different types of binding techniques and machinery adjustments.
• Proficient in maintaining high-quality control standards and efficiency in production workflows.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, or lift for long periods of time
• Ability to adapt to change and learn new processes to increase efficiency.
• Must have a valid driver's license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge and understanding of color theory, imposition, and printing.
• 2 years operating an offset or inkjet stream fed press.