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CUTTER OPERATOR, LARGE FORMAT (3rd shift)

DCG ONE · Seattle, WA · 1 mo ago
Art & CreativeFull-time

Shift: Monday – Friday, 9:45 pm – 6:15 am

About The Role

The Large Format Cutter Operator runs and maintains a range of Large Format Finishing equipment, including Flatbed and XY Cutters, Plotters, Laminators, and other Finishing devices. This role requires maintaining high-quality standards and workload balancing in a fast-paced environment. The ability to perform basic troubleshooting, follow work orders, and communicate machine conditions is key. A keen eye for detail and a team-centered mindset are required. We are looking for someone who is reliable, flexible, and able to work overtime and weekends for a stable position with a fast-growing company.

Responsibilities

  • Operates Large Format Cutters: Kongsberg, Fotoba, Graphtec
  • Operates Large Format Finishing Equipment: Seal, Segal
  • Assists with the Loading / Unloading of Large Format Printing Equipment: Vutek, Epson, Canon
  • Builds and maintains a strong understanding of Print Media, cutting parameters, and Finishing techniques
  • Tracks quantities and versions of printed items to be cut, laminated, and/or finished
  • Communicates finishing requirements to the Prepress Department
  • Occasionally supports the packaging of finished items
  • Precisely follows work orders
  • Performs daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance machine routines
  • Supports inventory management and orders consumables for finishing equipment
  • Contributes to team workshops and training events
  • Attends and participates in team production meetings
  • Identifies and assesses quality defects in media, print, cutting, and finishing
  • Follows standard protocols and contributes to the development of new internal processes
  • Provides exceptional service and support to the sales and project management teams
  • Handles heavy rolls and rigid sheets of print media safely

Qualifications

  • At least one (1) year of experience operating Large Format Finishing or Printing Equipment
  • Knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, RIP’s, and/or Cutting Software is a plus
  • May be required to complete and pass Public Trust Security Clearance

Essential Abilities

  • Basic Electro/Mechanical Skills
  • Judge Print, Cut, and End Product quality
  • Color Assessment
  • Initiative to grow professionally
  • Team Oriented
  • Resourcefulness
  • Personally Credible
  • Problem Solving

Physical Requirements

  • Hand dexterity and strength required
  • Flexibility in work hours may be required
  • Regularly required to talk and hear
  • Very active role requiring standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day
  • Must frequently lift or move items over 50 pounds
  • Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life/AD&D Insurance
  • 401(k) with matching
  • Accident Insurance
  • FSA, HSA
  • 9 Paid Holidays
  • Monthly Cookie Days!

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