Digital Press Operator

About Us:

Command Companies is among the country's largest privately held printing companies, providing comprehensive print, digital, and packaging solutions. Through continued investment in advanced equipment, technology, software, and industry expertise, we deliver high-quality products and exceptional value to our customers.

Command Robbinsville, located in Robbinsville NJ, is a state-of-the-art book manufacturing facility specializing in educational books, computer books, catalogs, annual reports, directories, and other printed materials.

We are expanding our digital printing capabilities with the introduction of a new Matti 6-color digital inkjet book-edge printing machine, and we are looking for a highly skilled and mechanically inclined Digital Press Operator.

Position Overview:

The Digital Press Operator will be responsible for operating, monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining our new Matti 6-color digital inkjet printing equipment.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced digital press operator who enjoys working with advanced printing technology and taking on new challenges. While previous Matti machine experience is not required, candidates must have a strong background operating digital printing equipment, advanced mechanical aptitude, and the ability to perform diagnostics, troubleshoot complex issues, and complete next-level operator maintenance.

Company-provided training on the Matti equipment will be provided. We are looking for someone who brings the technical experience and problem-solving abilities necessary to learn, operate, and help establish this new technology within our facility.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Digital Press Operation & Production

• Operate and monitor the Matti 6-color digital inkjet printing machine.

• Complete company-provided training to become proficient in machine operation.

• Perform machine setup, make-ready, adjustments, and job changes according to production specifications.

• Verify production tickets, artwork, color requirements, and job details before starting production.

• Monitor ink systems, printheads, paper feeding, and overall machine performance.

• Maintain production efficiency while meeting quality standards and deadlines.

2. Machine Diagnostics & Troubleshooting

• Run machine diagnostics to identify equipment errors, performance issues, and potential failures.

• Interpret diagnostic results and perform appropriate corrective actions.

• Troubleshoot printhead issues, ink delivery problems, registration errors, color inconsistencies, web breaks, and paper-feeding problems.

• Identify recurring equipment issues and work toward effective long-term solutions.

• Perform advanced operator-level troubleshooting to minimize downtime.

• Escalate complex mechanical or electrical issues to maintenance or technical support when necessary.

3. Preventive Maintenance & Equipment Care

• Perform routine and advanced operator-level maintenance on the digital press.

• Complete scheduled cleaning, calibration, lubrication, adjustments, and preventive maintenance.

• Inspect printheads, ink systems, rollers, sensors, and other critical machine components.

• Monitor equipment performance and proactively identify potential mechanical issues.

• Assist maintenance with identifying equipment concerns and necessary repairs.

• Follow manufacturer guidelines and established maintenance procedures.

4. Quality Control

• Perform quality inspections throughout production.

• Monitor color consistency, print density, registration, image clarity, and overall print quality.

• Identify and correct defects before they result in excessive production waste.

• Stop production when quality standards are not being met.

• Ensure finished products meet customer specifications.

5. Production Documentation

• Record production quantities, waste, downtime, machine adjustments, maintenance, and quality issues.

• Complete production paperwork and electronic records accurately.

• Communicate machine performance and production concerns to supervisors.

6. Safety & Teamwork

• Follow all company safety policies, PPE requirements, and equipment operating procedures.

• Follow Lockout/Tagout procedures when applicable and authorized.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

• Work closely with production, maintenance, prepress, bindery, and other departments.

• Participate in shift handoff meetings and communicate outstanding equipment concerns.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience operating digital or industrial printing equipment.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities.

• Experience performing machine diagnostics and identifying equipment malfunctions.

• Experience with preventive maintenance, machine adjustments, and equipment care.

• Understanding of digital printing processes, ink systems, and print quality.

• Ability to follow technical instructions, production tickets, and standard operating procedures.

• Basic computer skills and ability to navigate machine operating systems.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Preferred:

• Experience operating industrial digital inkjet presses.

• HP digital press experience.

• Background in book manufacturing or commercial printing.

• Knowledge of color management, printhead maintenance, calibration, and ink delivery systems.

• Experience performing advanced operator-level maintenance and troubleshooting.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to work around industrial machinery and production noise.

• Ability to perform hands-on machine maintenance and adjustments.

• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, or rotating shifts as production demands require.

Benefits & Compensation:

Command Robbinsville is proud to offer competitive pay and great benefits!

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Company-paid life insurance

• Voluntary long-term disability coverage

• Paid time off

• Company-paid holidays

• 401(k) with company match

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee recognition programs

• And more!

Command Companies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Command Companies and its affiliates do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.