Digital Press Operator at CP DIRECT LLC – Lanham, Maryland

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Plant Manager

Last Update: 12/4/2025

CP Direct, Inc. is a privately owned company located in Lanham, MD, specializing in superior direct mailing services for a wide variety of national direct mailers. As a leader in high-quality envelope production, we serve diverse clients with dedication and excellence. Join our team and help us maintain our reputation for quality, reliability, and outstanding service in the direct mail industry.

Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented digital press operator to join our production team. The ideal candidate will have experience operating digital presses in a fast-paced printing environment, with strong mechanical aptitude, computer literacy, and a commitment to quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate a full web screen digital press, ensuring efficient and high-quality output.
• Conduct daily startup, calibration, cleaning, and preventative maintenance.
• Load and unload print media, handling materials safely and efficiently.
• Process RIP files using proprietary printer software.
• Monitor color consistency, making adjustments and recalibrating as needed to meet customer specifications.
• Maintain accurate logs for ink, paper, production, maintenance, and repairs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve minor mechanical issues, collaborating with service technicians and supervisors when necessary.
• Communicate clearly with prepress, pressroom, and support teams to ensure smooth workflow.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED prefered
• 1–3 years of experience in a pressroom, prepress, or bindery operator role within a printing environment.
• Strong mechanical skills and the ability to follow detailed work instructions.
• Excellent computer skills and basic math proficiency; ability to read a ruler and interpret job specifications.
• Keen attention to detail; able to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Ability to see and monitor color accurately.
• Effective communication skills for teamwork and troubleshooting.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Operates in a manufacturing/press room environment with exposure to loud noise, ink, and paper dust.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn as required.
• Ability to lift and move heavy rolls and print materials (up to [insert weight, e.g., 50 lbs]).
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and perform physical tasks for extended periods.
• Must be available for shifts that may include evenings, weekends, or overtime during peak production periods.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account HRA
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and 8 holidays per year

Schedule:
Full-time, with shifts that may include evenings and weekends during peak production times.