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# Variable Data & Color Management Print Operations Technician

- **Company:** PrideStaff
- **Location:** Portland, OR, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $47,840.0 - $62,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe InDesign
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=20f63f0585733b19

## About the Role

* 2+ years recent experience in commercial/industrial print production & services
 * 6+ months operating high-speed digital equipment (Canon/OCE, Konica Minolta, Ricoh, Kyocera)
 * Demonstrated ability to lift up to 40 lbs regularly and remain active on your feet the full shift
 * Comfort with basic computer tasks
 * Proven attendance and consistent work history over the past year
 * Current, hands-on Adobe Creative Suite skills (InDesign and Illustrator)
 * Experience with variable data printing or mailing workflows
 * Familiar with color calibration and finishing equipment (bindery, cutters, etc.), * Machine setups for production runs
 * Digital printing
 * Inkjet printing

## Description

* Run multiple high-speed printers (Canon, Konica Minolta, and others) for concurrent projects
 * Deliver on quantity goals and deadlines while upholding exacting quality
 * Offload prints and load materials to cutters with perfect order retention
 * Dial in equipment settings to sustain optimal production and color stability
 * Report mechanical issues quickly to the right contacts
 * Own set-up, operation, and routine maintenance across assigned equipment
 * Work consistently within LEAN manufacturing principles
 * Prepare print-ready artwork; perform minor design/formatting edits for professional output
 * Ensure brand consistency across all assets
 * Partner with customer service and production on scheduling and job priority
 * Support the Design Specialist by formatting/editing templates via Adobe Creative Suite