Plotter / Print Tech

About the Role

Outform Group specializes in creating tangible consumer engagements that elevate, connect, and humanize brand experiences. We unite leading experts in research, strategy, design, innovation, and manufacturing to create unforgettable brand experiences. As a Plotter Technician, you will operate and maintain plotter and printing equipment in our plotter and digital print facilities, ensuring smooth production workflows and machine functionality.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily tasks in the Plotter Room and Digital Print Center as needed or requested by the Design Development Manager and/or Temp Structural Manager.
• Maintain cleanliness of the Plotter Room, including sweeping up debris, disposing of scrap stock, and switching out dumpsters.
• Keep items and tools organized and clean.
• Maintain substrate stock levels in the Plotter Room, Digital Print Center, and Inventory Racks.
• Maintain inventory of common stock hardware such as plastic clips, twin stick, fiber tubes, joiners, and pole feet.
• Maintain HP Latex Printer Paper and ink levels.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot large format plotters and related printing/cutting machinery.
• Communicate any need for repairs to the Development Manager and execute or oversee repairs (via manufacturer support) as needed.
• Perform tasks as requested by the Structural Design Team, including:
  • Mounting prints to substrates.
  • Running plotters.
  • Creating and packing cartons (also as needed for Permanent/DPM Teams).
  • Running any partial or full small-run Production jobs on plotters, as scheduled.
• Record all completed tasks in the departmental Smartsheet schedule promptly and accurately.

Key Interfaces

This role interfaces with multiple departments, including the structural design department, preflight department, Account Project Managers, Development Project Managers, and parts of plant production. All requests for the plotter tech assistant are first vetted by the structural design manager.

Key Performance Indicators

• Taking direction.
• Technological adeptness.
• Organizational skills.
• Communication.

Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic technical training in plotters and digital printing techniques and equipment.
• Attention to detail and the ability to adhere to established production quality standards.
• Consistent adherence to safety protocols when handling materials, machinery, and tools.
• Ability to speak and write in English.
• Certification to operate forklifts, mechanical hand trucks, and basic hand jack training.

Leadership Attributes & Personal Characteristics

• Ability to multitask.
• Responsibility for prioritizing items on the assistant schedule.
• Ownership of inventory.
• Ability to take direction and management from the temporary design team.