Experiential Graphics Operator

More Vang is looking for an Operator to join the team!

Job Summary

The Experiential Graphics Print Operator is responsible for day to day print production utilizing the following equipment: Vanguard VR6D Flatbed UV Printer, Annapurna Hybrid UV Printer, HP Latex 700W and Zund G3 3XL 3200 table plotter. Position requires individual knowledge of large format equipment including techniques for the pre-press, printing, cutting and finishing.

Position requires a detail-oriented individual with the ability to organize, multi-task and process paper work in a fast-paced environment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Receive, process and maintain orders for wide format printers to perform color print services, gather, organize and wrap completed work for delivery to the customers, prioritize work assignments based on customer needs, workload and machine capabilities.

• Read and understand job tickets to ensure production is according to specification

• Mounting vinyl to materials such as foam board, coroplast yard signs, gatorboard etc.

• Ensure quality of work by inspecting finished work for sharpness, count, and size, evaluate output to make adjustments to obtain the desired level of image quality.

• Perform minor maintenance functions to include cleaning, replenishing consumables, calibrations and changing ink cartridges, report mechanical failure to Coordinator and submit service calls.

• Load, unload, move or stack paper, supplies, and printed materials by hand, forklift, hand truck or other available job equipment.

• Maintain accurate, sufficient inventory of stock and supplies.

• Maintain good housekeeping habits and comply with safety requirements in all facets of work assignments.

• Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Preferred skills for this role:

• Must possess High school education or equivalent and a minimum of two (2) years experience in large-format production or any equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the noted knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Must possess knowledge of setup and operation of equipment listed in the summary (or equivalent) .

• Must possess knowledge of general safety standards related to a digital printing environment.

• Must be proficient in both PC and MAC OSX environments.

• Ability to hand-cut material with a cutting blade or vertical saw.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as job jackets, safety rules, Operating and Maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed oral or written instructions.

• Ability to deal with problems having a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Ability to compute in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

• Ability to advance with changing technology as it becomes available.

• Must possess the ability to establish/ maintain effective working relationships.