Print Production Operator - 1st Shift

Essential Functions

• Responsible for day-to-day equipment operation, printing, file ripping, and production of banners, signs, murals, vehicle wraps, POP display graphics, etc.
• Communicates with Graphic Production Manager on quality issues.
• Organizes production runs on graphic production equipment; keeps updated quantity counts on jobs to ensure jobs are produced correctly
• Performs print quality control, color profiling, & troubleshooting machinery issues on equipment as needed
• Preflights and quality check artwork files prior to releasing jobs for print production
• Conducts operator level preventative maintenance on all assigned equipment according to maintenance schedule, records information in maintenance logs and coordinates service calls

Education Level & Experience

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required
• Associate's Degree (two year college or technical school): Preferred
• 3 plus years of experience in running production for color & black/white print products

Computer Skills

• Onyx Software
• Caldera RIP Software

Additional Requirements

• Solid working knowledge of large format printing & finishing processes, industry terminology and materials
• Variety of wide format finishing equipment (i.e. Zund file setup and cutting) knowledge is required
• Background in Onyx and /or Caldera RIP software required