Wide Format Digital Press Operator

YUNKER INDUSTRIES
Job Description
Wide Format Digital Press Operator

Department Digital Print / Wide Format Production

Reports To Digital Print Supervisor and/or Production Manager

FLSA Status Non-exempt / Hourly

Location Elkhorn, WI

The Wide Format Digital Press Operator is responsible for operating wide-format digital printing equipment to accurately produce printed materials according to customer specifications, job tickets, RIP files, color proofs, and Yunker quality standards. This position operates wide-format digital print systems, including Durst P5 hybrid and Durst Automat platforms, and supports the safe, efficient movement of work through the Digital Print Department.

The role requires attention to detail, reliable documentation in Pace ERP, strong communication with leads and supervisors, and the ability to maintain quality and productivity in a fast-paced production environment. Advancement is based on demonstrated capability, quality performance, equipment proficiency, safety, documentation discipline, and ability to support department workflow.

• Follow job tickets, Pace job specifications, RIP files, artwork, color proofs, approved samples, and verbal direction from leads or supervisors.
• Accurately use Pace ERP for time entry, job cost transactions, inventory transactions, production quantities, activity codes, and Data Collection notes as required.
• Set up, calibrate, and operate wide-format digital printers, including loading substrates, managing ink/media profiles, and monitoring color accuracy and print quality throughout the run.
• Load, handle, and manage rolls, sheets, boards, and other wide-format substrates (vinyl, banner, foam board, corrugated, fabric, rigid media, and similar materials) required for each job.
• Inspect printed work for quality, color accuracy, registration, dimensional requirements, material condition, and obvious defects before moving work to the next step.
• Follow first-piece verification, signoff, transit ticket, departmental transfer, and material movement procedures.
• Perform routine press maintenance, including print head care, cleaning, media path checks, ink/fluid replenishment, and basic troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Communicate job issues, specification questions, equipment concerns, material defects, spoilage, downtime, and safety concerns promptly to the lead or supervisor.
• Support daily production priorities, department handoffs, and on-time completion of work.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, including routine housekeeping around machines, materials, tools, and finished components.
• Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, machine guarding expectations, ink and chemical handling procedures, pallet jack procedures, and lockout/tagout requirements where applicable.

Wide-format digital press operationRIP software and color management

Substrate and media handling

Ink/media troubleshooting

Preventive press maintenance

Basic troubleshooting

Pace ERP discipline

Job ticket execution

Quality ownership

First-piece verification

Material handling

Schedule awareness

Attention to detail

Reliability Communication Teamwork Time  management

Safety awareness

Problem solving

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
• Regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, reach, lift, and move materials throughout the shift.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, with assistance for heavier or oversized items.
• Must be able to handle large rolls, sheets, boards, pallets, ink supplies, finished components, and production materials…