Print Operative

Encore Global; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare after 12 months

Enhanced family leave

Perkbox and Employee Assistance

Company sick pay

Generous employee referral scheme

Mentoring and training

Access to state-of-the-art technology

Global presence and opportunities

Long Service Programme

Job summary

Hargrove, Inc. is seeking a Digital Print Operator II to manage pre-press and production of printed graphics using high-end printing and finishing equipment. You will report to the Manager, Graphic Production and work in a shop/warehouse setting.

Responsibilities include loading materials, inspecting output, applying finishing, and preparing graphics for shows, while maintaining substrate inventory and adhering to safety policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or higher in graphic design or proven related experience.
• 3+ years in print shop production or graphic position.

Responsibilities

• Print on specified substrate using various printing equipment and files.
• 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.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher in graphic design or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

Windows OS

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

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
• Enhanced family leave provision
• Perkbox and Employee assistance Programme
• Company sick pay
• 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.
• 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

Deliver World Class Service

• Hospitality
• Ownership

Do The Right Thing

• 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).

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.