Jobs of the week: Digital Printing Operator

29 January 2008

LOCATION: VIctoria

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES

  • To ensure the efficient and effective production of jobs in the Digital Printing Department.

  • Technical skills and quality

  • Ensure that all work is undertaken in a manner that delivers the most productive and high quality outcomes. This will be achieved by effective use of problem solving skills; consistent and accurate work outcomes, sound technical judgement and ability to follow procedures.

  • Planning and organisation

  • Ensure that all work is conducted in a way that utilises resources, capital and time in the most effective, efficient, and productive manner so that business targets and goals are achieved.

  • Adherence to policies, processes and work procedures

  • Ensure that all policies, procedures and legislative requirements are adhered to by the position.

  • Work ethic, standards and relationships

  • Ensure that personal approach and attitude to work tasks and work relationships are capable of contributing to a highly productive, flexible, reliable, customer focussed and harmonious working environment.


PRINCIPAL DUTIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES

The primary responsibility of this position is the operation of the Digital Presses, however, the position requires the operator to adopt a flexible working approach and perform other duties within the Digital Printing Department as and when required.

  1. To follow verbal and written works instructions.

  2. Operating the Digital Printing presses as requested by the Production Manager.

  3. Follow quality control procedures

  4. Update running sheet at the end of the shift with clear instructions

  5. Trim paper/finished job as required or requested.

  6. Collate, finish and package jobs as required or requested.

  7. Perform regular maintenance on Digital presses to ensure that equipment is kept in good working order.

  8. Report any machine malfunctions or breakdowns direct to the Production Manager or Team Leaders in a timely and efficient manner.

  9. Report any concerns over job quality to the Production Manager or Team Leaders in a timely and efficient manner. 

  10. To maintain a clean and tidy working environment.

  11. Assist in the day-to-day activities of the Digital Printing Department to achieve daily delivery requirements by adopting a flexible work ethic.

  12. Assisting and training of employees when required or requested.

  13. Application of OH&S practices and environmental protection procedures.


ATTRIBUTES

This position requires a person with the following attributes:

  • Have a good understanding of Digital Printing Presses, Guillotine and other finishing equipment within the Digital Printing department.

  • A working knowledge of the Digital printing and finishing process.

  • Team player.

  • Commitment to act within Company policy and guidelines

  • A desire to succeed.

  • A sense of urgency.

  • A flexible approach to duties.

  • Commitment to the continuous improvement of both the business and personal self-development.