Compensation: $18.00 – $21.00/hr
Schedule: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Full-time)
We are a busy trade printing and production facility, located in West Sacramento, seeking a detail-oriented and mechanically skilled Inkjet Operator to join our production team. This position is responsible for operating and maintaining our inkjet printing machines, ensuring top-quality output, and supporting smooth production flow. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, a sharp eye for detail, and takes pride in maintaining color accuracy, print consistency, and production efficiency throughout every run.
Key Responsibilities:
Set Up & Operation
- Prepare and operate inkjet presses in accordance with job specifications and work orders.
- Load substrates and ink into the press, perform alignment, and run test prints for quality assurance.
- Monitor press performance and make adjustments for color consistency, registration, and image quality.
Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of inkjet machines to ensure optimal performance.
- Diagnose and resolve print quality issues, including nozzle clogs, banding, and alignment errors.
- Track and report equipment malfunctions or needed repairs to the maintenance or production lead.
Quality Control
- Inspect printed materials for accuracy, color match, clarity, and completeness.
- Maintain detailed production logs, noting any variances, downtime, or quality issues.
- Ensure that finished products meet customer and company quality standards.
Inventory & Supplies
- Monitor ink and substrate levels; assist with inventory control and supply requests.
- Maintain organized storage of inks, printheads, and cleaning materials following safety protocols.
Team Collaboration
- Communicate effectively with prepress, finishing, and fulfillment teams to coordinate workflow.
- Support continuous improvement efforts by suggesting process or equipment improvements.
- Train or assist junior operators or production staff as needed.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 1–2 years of experience in a printing production environment preferred (digital or offset experience a plus).
- Familiarity with wide-format, UV, or variable-data inkjet printers is highly desirable.
Skills and Abilities
- Strong attention to detail and quality control.
- Ability to read and interpret job tickets, layouts, and production schedules.
- Basic computer literacy.
- Mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting and maintaining print machinery.
- Strong time management and ability to work under tight deadlines.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Standing, bending, and moving for extended periods.
- Comfortable working in a production environment with ink and solvents.
Why This Role Might Be Right for You:
You’re a hands-on problem solver who takes pride in producing work that meets high quality standards. You enjoy understanding how things work, fixing issues before they become problems, and keeping production running smoothly. You thrive in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, consistency, and efficiency are valued — and you take satisfaction in seeing a perfect print roll off the press knowing you made it happen.
How to Apply:
Please reply with your resume and a short summary of any relevant PRINTING experience. Qualified applicants will be contacted via phone call or email.
