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Now Hiring at FlagSource: Digital Print Operator

Posted: 04/02/2025

Job Title: Digital Print Operator Reports to: Print Manager
Department/Group: Digital Print Job Class: Non-exempt
Location: Batavia, IL HR Contact: Amy Gundersen
Level/Salary Range: $19.00 Position Type: Full Time
       
Applications Accepted By:
Fax or E-mail:
Fax# 630-406-5932     Email: hr@flagsource.com
Subject Line: Digital Print
Attention: Human Resources
 
Mail:
Human Resources
J.C. Schultz Enterprises, Inc./FlagSource
951 Swanson Drive
Batavia, Il 60510
Job Description

Role and Responsibilities
  • Responsible for the operation of digital equipment and post print equipment within the department.  Works closely with Lead Digital Printer to meet schedules, attention to details, graphic files, and quality of work performed by department.
  • Work with members of department to print high quality graphics that will be manufactured into various visual communication products.
  • Flags, banners, tradeshow displays, and other products
Operational Excellence
  • Execute schedules for all orders for the Ink Jet, and other equipment while paying close attention to time sensitive orders.  Work with QC Inspectors to reprint product as required in a timely manner
  • Prepare files (RIPs) for printing and send them to the printer
  • Loads, position and adjust unprinted materials on holding fixture or in loading and feeding mechanisms of printer/press
  • Unload printed rolls [Bins] from print equipment and operate post print equipment  
  • Closely monitor printer/press equipment to minimize scrap and/or rework
  • Assist in the monitoring of inventory levels of raw materials for printer/press
  • Aid in the processing of paperwork and preparation of specification sheets with job orders
  • Assist Lead Digital Printer in the preparation
  • Set up and run fabric through the wash line
  • Start up and understand the operation of loop steamer
  • Maintenance
  • Color matching
  • Spare parts
  • Raw Materials
  • Other
  • Verify specification sheet, approval, and job order to ensure that they match by using a pantone book and control swatch
  • Prepare proof for signing off on new files
  • Ensure accurate, consistent, and timely completion of production schedules
  • Perform assigned tasks within the overall workflow that produces a product that meets or exceeds customers’ expectations
  • Meet quality standards at all times for all projects and provide recommendations for improvements
  • Employee Excellence
  • Lift large rolls of paper and fabrics
  • Stack and organize fabric and material
  • General room cleaning and maintenance responsibility
  • Communicate within the organization with Printing, Graphics, and Operations in a professional manner
  • Client Experience
  • Work with clients in a professional manner always (as required)
  • Ensure high quality standards in all work delivered to the client
  • Communicate with production personnel in a professional manner
 
Qualifications and Education Requirements
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines and managing multiple projects
  • Ability to speak both English and Spanish a strong plus.