Print Operative

Encore; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare after 12 months

Volunteer program

Enhanced family leave

Perkbox & EAP

Sick pay

Recognition scheme

Referral scheme

Mentoring & training

Access to top tech

Global opportunities

Long service program

Job summary

Encore in Uxbridge, UK is seeking a Digital Print Operator II to manage pre-press, printing and finishing of graphics on substrates using high-end equipment. Reports to the Manager of Graphic Production.

This role emphasizes finishing tasks, quality control, and timely delivery to show sites, with onsite duties in a warehouse setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or higher in graphic design or proven related experience.
• 3+ years of experience in print shop production or a graphic-related position.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Experience with Windows-based operating systems.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Print on specified substrates using various printing equipment.
• Load and offload substrate from printing equipment.
• Inspect printed materials for accuracy and quality control.
• Provide finishing to substrates including cutting, hems, grommets, sewing, edging and assembly.
• Apply printed graphics to fabricated items as needed.
• Package and prepare completed graphics for show sites.
• Work with graphic detailers and manager to ensure quality.
• Maintain substrate inventory and record keeping.
• Perform basic daily maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Windows OS

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree or higher in graphic design

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

RIP software

Factory software

Job description

Print Operator

Uxbridge, UB8

Salary: £28,000

No specific key skills required but some experience in the print industry would be an advantage

Your perspective:

• Private Healthcare after 12 months of continuous service
• Employee supported volunteering
• Enhanced family leave provision
• Perkbox and Employee assistance Programme
• Company sick pay
• Employee recognition scheme
• Generous employee referral scheme
• Mentoring support and training initiatives
• Access to state-of-the-art technology
• Global presence and opportunities worldwide
• Long Service Programme

Position Overview

The Digital Print Operator II is responsible for pre-press and producing and finishing printed graphics on substrates using multiple high-end printing and finishing equipment. This position reports to the Manager, Graphic Production.

Key Job Responsibilities

Graphic Production

• Print on specified substrate using various printing equipment (i.e., factory software, RIP files, digital files).
• Loading and offloading substrate from printing equipment.
• Inspect printed materials for accuracy and quality control.
• Provide finishing to printed substrates including cutting, hems, gromets, sewing, edging and assembly.
• Apply printed graphics to fabricated items as needed.
• Package and prepare completed graphics to be sent to show site.
• Work directly with the graphic detailers and department manager ensuring quality and accuracy.
• Ensure substrate inventory is accurately recorded and consistently maintained.
• Perform basic daily maintenance on all equipment.
• Provide on-site installation services if required.
• Meet tight deadlines while maintaining quality.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Safety

• Follow all applicable OSHA and corporate safety protocols and regulations.
• Maintain a safe working environment by maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
• Inspect equipment prior to use to ensure proper setup and alignment.

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate degree or higher in graphic design or proven experience in related field
• 3+ years of experience in print shop production or graphic related position
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
• Experience with windows-based computer operating systems
• Experience with any Adobe Creative Suite programs is a plus
• Ability to work and interact with multiple departments
• Possess good communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Competencies

Deliver World Class Service

• Hospitality
• Ownership

Do The Right Thing

• Instills Trust
• Safety Conscious

Drive Results

• Action Oriented

See The Big Picture

• Tech Savvy

Value People

• Communicates Effectively

For more information on our Competency Group, refer to the Competency Based Talent Management page on Encore Connect by searching for the title or copy & pasting this URL Link: (https://psav.sharepoint.com/sites/HR/SitePages/Competency-Supported-Talent-Management.aspx).

Work Environment

Warehouse

Work is performed at a shop/warehouse environment. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines as defined by Hargrove based in a warehouse environment and when traveling, on an individual venue or a representation of venues in that city or area. When in the shop/warehouse, work will be completed in an environment with exposure to outdoor temperatures and to dirt, sand and/or dust. The working conditions will vary between moderately quiet to noisy volumes. Team members may use high-end audio-visual equipment and electrical components. Working times may include irregular hours and on-call status including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The above information on this description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.