Printing Machine Operator

Printing Machine Operator

Position Responsibilities:

• Print files using Photoshop, InDesign, and other RIP Software.
• Layout & Print large format files using Photoshop, InDesign, & other RIP Software Fiery (Mimaki/HP/Oce)
• Ensure high standards of print quality.
• Operation of all Wide Format Printers.
• Works closely with production departments to deliver all orders in a timely manner.
• Highly conscious of minimizing material waste as much as possible (based on standard roll sizes).
• Scanning, filing and color correcting of artwork to create high resolution digital print files.

• Lifting of various size rolls of canvas to load/offload on printing machines (i.e. 60lbs).
• Strong file organization and archiving skills.
• Communicating with department supervisor regularly on daily status of work.
• Ability to function independently and responsibly.
• Understanding that balance between speed and quality is essential to this role.
• Proactively make-up for time, if there are day taken off due to personal reasons to ensure the production cycle is always ahead of schedule as much as possible.
• Perform daily and weekly maintenance (cleaning) on printing machines & ordering of supplies as needed (inks cartridges, paper/canvas supply, etc). Cleaning of Surroundings and Dust Free Kept area of Machines.
• Keep Printers running after working hours.
• PLAN AHEAD & SET-UP JOBS in advance while orders are printing.
• Support Product Photography with Graphics/Design team as needed.
• Reorder Inks and Supplies through Purchasing department 
• Other duties as assigned.