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How many Digital Document Specialist jobs are available on Pertemps?

There are 1 Digital Document Specialist jobs available on Pertemps right now.

What does a Digital Document Specialist do?

Digital printers work with machines that print directly to the medium, without an intervening plate. Digital printers usually use laser or inkjet technology to print individual pages without lengthy or labour-intensive technical steps intervening between the finished digital product and the print.

Tasks required include:

• Positions form or plate on machine, checks alignments and sets press.
• Mixes and loads inks and solvents, loads paper and regulates during print run.
• Prints and examines proof copies and adjusts press as necessary.
• Starts or directs start of printing run and monitors machine to ensure that printing proceeds smoothly.
• Pours colour into machine or directly on to screen and positions screen over item.
• Operates squeegee by hand or machine to press colour through screen.
• Dips wooden pattern block into colour tray and lays different colours on top of, and adjacent to, others to form the required pattern.
• Produces, transfers and outputs digital print images.
• Maintains, adjusts, repairs and cleans machine.
• Keeps production records.

What are the entry requirements for a Digital Document Specialist?

There are no formal academic requirements although some employers may require GCSEs/S grades. Training is typically received on-the-job. Traineeships and apprenticeships in Machine Printing are available at NVQ/SVQ Levels 2 and 3.