Digital Print Operator

Digital Production Operator

About the Company

PIP is a print marketing company dedicated to helping our clients meet their business objectives through effective printing and marketing services.

Located in the Westshore/Midtown district, we have been serving the greater Tampa Bay area since 1986. We help our customers with all of their document, sign, business, and marketing objectives with print-based marketing solutions that meet their ever-changing needs.

We are active in our community and pride ourselves on our community service efforts. We invest in growing our employees, and are part of an international franchise that keeps us ahead of trends in marketing, equipment, services, and training.

We are looking for a talented, self motivated, full time digital production specialist to join our team. The right individual will collaborate with the customer service team and our clients to produce products that drive results for our clients.

We will provide the right candidate on the job training.

About the Job:

We have an opportunity available for a skilled Digital Production Specialist that can help us to efficiently service our customers.

The primary areas of responsibility will be to operate our digital printer, sign printers, and other multi-function devices. Other responsibilities will include bindery and occasional deliveries.

Digital production responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Perform key operator services on digital copiers/printers and multi-function devices
• Operate large format printers
• Copy center management/RIP management
• Impose page layouts for cost effective production
• Calculate booklet layouts
• Managing multiple machines at once
• Monitor digital workflow
• Maintain digital printers and adequate supplies on hand
• Work with service technicians when necessary
• Perform quality checks on all jobs; responsible for notifying management of poor quality or incorrect jobs
• Training will be provided, but experience is a plus

Bindery responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Large format finishing such as: laminating, trimming, or grommeting
• Print material finishing such as: folding, cutting, gluing, numbering, or bookleting
• Package jobs, complete job tickets/work orders and delivery receipts as necessary
• Organize and load orders for delivery
• Communicate effectively with the management and production team regularly to guarantee that customer objectives and deadlines are met

Other responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Work with other staff members to exceed customer satisfaction and service expectations
• Interacting with vendors and technicians, including over the phone
• Occasional pick up and deliveries
• Ordering supplies and making service calls
• Additional duties and projects as assigned by management

What are we looking for?

• A motivated self starter who is able to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and quality control
• Ability to follow production schedules and meet deadlines
• Good organizational skills for managing multiple jobs at once
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Friendly personality and good attitude with a commitment to provide a high level of service
• Ability to prioritize
• Must have a keen eye for color
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record required
• Minimum of six months in production type workplace
• Good mathematical skills
• Someone who is comfortable with computers and technology and capable and willing to learn new software and technologies
• Knowledge of digital printing equipment (primarily Ricoh / HP printers and Fiery RIP devices) and all manner of bindery equipment is preferred but not required

You’ll be expected to operate multiple machines simultaneously, manage overlapping jobs, and stay focused under pressure. This role requires a strong sense of urgency, the ability to prioritize tasks, and the self-motivation to keep things moving without constant supervision. Speed and accuracy go hand-in-hand here—we need someone who can do both.

Working Environment:

• Frequent lifting of as much as 50 pounds
• Standing for as long as an entire shift
• Loud noise sporadically
• Subject to frequent priority changes where a fast-pace and short notice occur regularly
• 60% of day spent on digital production, 25% of day spent on bindery, 15% of day spent on sign production

What’s in it for you?

• Compensation is $18.00 per hour
• Eligible for benefits after three months of employment
• Paid vacation time after three months of employment

Education and Experience:

• Experience in the printing or design field is preferred but not required

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Job Applicants must be able to fulfill the physical requirements of the job which will include lifting boxes as heavy as 50 pounds. Training on equipment and software will be provided.