Production Specialist / Digital Print Operator
Location: Seattle, WA
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Pay: $20.00 – $24.00 per hour DOE (Up to $26.00 per hour for highly qualified candidates)
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Production Specialist / Digital Print Operator to join our growing production team in Seattle. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced print environment, enjoys solving production challenges, and takes pride in delivering high-quality printed products that exceed customer expectations.
The ideal candidate will have experience with digital printing, file preparation, finishing equipment, and Adobe Creative Cloud applications. If you are a self-starter with strong technical skills and a commitment to quality, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities

• Prioritize incoming orders based on customer requirements, workload, media selection, finishing needs, bindery requirements, and equipment capabilities.
  

• Estimate production time and material requirements for projects.
  

• Communicate production limitations and provide recommendations to production management and clients when requests cannot be met as specified.
  

• Receive, process, edit, and prepare client files to ensure accurate production according to specifications.
  

• Recommend appropriate media, substrates, bindery, and finishing solutions.
  

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot digital printers, scanners, bindery, and finishing equipment.
  

• Maintain inventory levels for media, substrates, ink, toner, bindery supplies, and finishing materials.
  

• Conduct quality control inspections to ensure all printed and finished materials meet company standards.
  

• Package completed projects for will-call, local delivery, or shipping.
  

• Maintain an organized, clean, and efficient production workspace.
  

• Work overtime when necessary to meet customer deadlines and expectations.
  

• Support other departments as business needs require.
  

• Assist customer service by answering phones and taking messages when needed.

Qualifications & Skills
Required Skills

• Strong communication and customer service skills.
  

• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, including:
  

  • Acrobat
    

  • Photoshop
    

  • Illustrator
    

  • InDesign
    

  
  

• Advanced knowledge of RIP software, including:
  

  • Onyx RIP Queue
    

  • Fiery (preferred)
    

  
  

• Experience with cutting software; Colex Experience is a plus.
  

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
  

• Strong technical aptitude and ability to learn new software quickly.
  

• Thorough understanding of color printing, duplicating, bindery, and finishing processes.
  

• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  

• Positive attitude with commitment to continuous learning and process improvement.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds.
  

• Ability to safely handle and transport printed materials, media, and substrates without damage.
  

• Ability to stand for extended periods while operating production equipment.

Required Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
  

• Associate degree in Graphic Design, Production Design, or related field preferred.
  

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a digital printing, reprographics, or production environment using graphic design, file preparation, and print editing software.

What We’re Looking For
The successful candidate is someone who:

• Takes ownership of their work.
  

• Thrives in a deadline-driven environment.
  

• Has a passion for print production and quality craftsmanship.
  

• Enjoys troubleshooting and finding solutions.
  

• Continuously seeks ways to improve processes, skills, and customer outcomes.

Apply Today
If you’re passionate about print production, enjoy working with advanced production equipment, and are committed to delivering exceptional results, we’d love to hear from you.
 

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