Aspiring Large-Format Print Operator Apprentice

AlphaGraphics of Greenway Plaza; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

AlphaGraphics is seeking an Apprentice Large Format Print Operator to join our Cary, NC team full-time. You will assist in setting up and running industrial printers, preparing files with RIP software, and handling materials safely in a fast-paced shop.

You’ll learn to perform quality checks, trimming, mounting, laminating, and installations, with a strong focus on teamwork and meeting deadlines. Training opportunities are available across design and printing operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to understand measurements and perform basic math/unit conversions.
• Comfortable standing for long periods and lifting up to 60 lbs.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Machine Operation: Assist in setting up and operating roll-to-roll and flatbed large format printers.
• File Preparation: Learn to use RIP software and basic design tools to format, resize, and prepare customer files for printing.
• Material Handling: Load and unload heavy substrates and change out ink systems safely.
• Quality Control: Inspect printed items for color accuracy, banding, or imperfections prior to final delivery.
• Finishing Tasks: Perform trimming, mounting, laminating, and grommeting on finished products under supervision.
• Equipment Maintenance: Assist with daily, weekly, and monthly preventive maintenance, including cleaning printheads and maintaining machine components.
• Installs: Assist with installation of large format graphics both indoors and outdoors.
• Other: Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

RIP software

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Job description

AlphaGraphics is seeking an Apprentice Large Format Print Operator to join our Cary, NC team full-time. You will assist in setting up and running industrial printers, preparing files with RIP software, and handling materials safely in a fast-paced shop.

You’ll learn to perform quality checks, trimming, mounting, laminating, and installations, with a strong focus on teamwork and meeting deadlines. Training opportunities are available across design and printing operations.