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Operating digital printing press.
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Details
- Found
- 21 d ago · posted 2026-08-26
- Location as listed
- MIAMISBURG, OH, USA
- Role
- Production / Machine Operator
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: Think Patented HQ - MIAMISBURG, OH, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Think Patented is looking for an experienced and dependable Digital Press Operator to join our production team, with a primary focus on operating our HP Indigo digital presses.
This position is ideal for someone with commercial digital printing experience who understands quality, color, registration, productivity, and the importance of keeping work moving through a fast-paced production environment.
While the primary responsibility will be digital press production, this position may also cross-train and assist in our Wide Format department as needed.
Responsibilities
Operate HP Indigo digital production presses
Set up and run jobs according to job tickets and production specifications
Load substrates and prepare materials for production
Monitor color, registration, print quality, and consistency throughout each run
Perform quality checks and identify potential problems before they impact production
Troubleshoot routine press and print-quality issues
Perform daily and routine operator maintenance
Accurately record production information, job status, and downtime
Maintain productivity while meeting established quality standards
Communicate production issues or concerns to appropriate team members
Work closely with Prepress, Scheduling, Customer Service, and other production departments
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
Cross-train on additional digital and wide format equipment as needed
Our Digital Press Equipment
Our digital press department includes:
HP Indigo 100K
HP Indigo 18K
HP Indigo 7800
Direct HP Indigo experience is highly desirable. However, candidates with strong experience operating other commercial digital production presses will also be considered.
Wide Format Opportunities
While this role is primarily focused on HP Indigo production, the operator may also have opportunities to train on and support our Wide Format department, including equipment such as:
HP Latex R2000
Epson wide format printers
Kongsberg digital cutting equipment
Wide format experience is a plus, but is not required.
Qualifications
Commercial digital printing or production press experience preferred
HP Indigo experience strongly preferred
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
Understanding of print quality, color, registration, and substrates
Ability to read and follow job tickets and production specifications
Strong attention to detail
Comfortable working with computers and digital production workflows
Ability to manage multiple jobs and changing production priorities
Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
Ability to work independently while also contributing to a team environment
Willingness to learn additional equipment and production processes
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their press and their work.
The right candidate will not simply load paper and push buttons. They will understand the importance of quality, productivity, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and communication and will take pride in producing work that meets our customers' expectations.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced digital press operator who wants to continue developing their skills on some of the industry's leading digital printing technology.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Qualifications:
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