CAMERA OPERATOR/SCREEN PROCESS TECHNICIAN

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA) in Los Angeles is seeking a skilled Silkscreen Graphics Technician to operate the Acti-process camera and related darkroom equipment. You will handle artwork preparation for sign production, spanning digital printing to Braille manufacturing, and work from sketches and drawings to produce layouts for screen printing.

The role requires proficiency with graphic software and hands-on production tasks, including applying ink to various

Qualifications

• 4 years' experience in all phases of silkscreen graphics and printing procedures.
• Up to 2 years' training or education may substitute for equivalent experience.
• Must obtain forklift certification/license.
• Must possess a valid California Class C driver's license.
• Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator, Flexi Designer and Photoshop.

Responsibilities

• Creates and reproduces artwork with graphic computer software
• Works from sketches, blueprints, drawings, and verbal information to produce layout and artwork for screen printing
• Develops graphic files into images, which are then transformed to yield a positive image film
• Touches up both positive and negative films
• Produces a negative image on a silkscreen treated with a photosensitive emulsion by placing the positive image film
• between the silk screen and a light source on a vacuum frameMixes and matches paint colors; stretches screen fabric onto printing frame; operates printing press; and fabricates sign-blanks
• Operates computer graphic software and related equipment
• Prepares material to be silk screened
• Applies ink, paint, or other material to produce image on plexiglass, metal, vinyl, cardboard, fabric, or wood
• Performs basic shop-keeping functions which includes cleaning, adjusting, maintaining, and making minor repairs to related equipment
• Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out

Skills

Graphic design experience

Layout production

Color matching

Safety procedures

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Flexi Designer

Photoshop

Job description

Basic Function

Under moderate supervision, operates an Acti-process camera and uses related darkroom equipment in the preparation of silk screens and graphic art work.

This position involves managing sign production technologies ranging from digital printing to Braille manufacturing. An understanding of the end-to-end sign production process and familiarity with Adobe Illustrator, Flexi Designer, and Photoshop will support success in the role.

• Creates and reproduces artwork with graphic computer software
• Works from sketches, blueprints, drawings, and verbal information to produce layout and artwork for screen printing
• Develops graphic files into images, which are then transformed to yield a positive image film
• Touches up both positive and negative films
• Produces a negative image on a silkscreen treated with a photosensitive emulsion by placing the positive image film
• between the silk screen and a light source on a vacuum frameMixes and matches paint colors; stretches screen fabric onto printing frame; operates printing press; and fabricates sign-blanks
• Operates computer graphic software and related equipment
• Prepares material to be silk screened
• Applies ink, paint, or other material to produce image on plexiglass, metal, vinyl, cardboard, fabric, or wood
• Performs basic shop-keeping functions which includes cleaning, adjusting, maintaining, and making minor repairs to related equipment
• Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out

• 4 years' of experience performing all phases of silkscreen graphics and printing procedures and
• Up to 2 years' training or education in a directly related field or recognized school or apprenticeship program may be substituted for equivalent experience
• Must be able to obtain a forklift certification/license
• Must possess a valid California Class C driver's license

Knowledge

• Methods, materials, equipments and safety procedures utilized in screen printing
• Functions and operations of related computer equipment and graphic software

Abilites

• Safely operate related signage equipment
• Perform color separations
• Prepare silk screens
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Tolerate exposure to chemicals, fumes, and odors
• Read, write, speak, and understand English

Special Conditions

• Must comply with all California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and personal protective gear including, but not limited to, respirators, eye and hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when required

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