CUTTER OPERATOR, LARGE FORMAT (3rd shift)

DCG ONE; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life/AD&D Insurance

401(k) with matching

Accident Insurance

FSA, HSA

9 Paid Holidays

Monthly Cookie Days!

Job summary

DCG ONE in Seattle is seeking a Large Format Cutter Operator to run and maintain a range of finishing equipment including flatbed and XY cutters, plotters and laminators, in a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes attention to detail, basic electro/mechanical skills, and the ability to follow work orders while communicating machine conditions to teammates.

A team-centered mindset and safety awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience operating large format finishing or printing equipment.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, RIPs, and/or cutting software is a plus.
• May be required to complete and pass Public Trust Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Operates Large Format Cutters: Kongsberg, Fotoba, Graphtec.
• Operates Large Format Finishing Equipment: Seal, Segal.
• Assists with the Loading / Unloading of Large Format Printing Equipment: Vutek, Epson, Canon.
• Builds and maintains an understanding of Print Media, cutting parameters, and finishing techniques.
• Tracks quantities and versions of printed items to be cut, laminated, and/or finished.
• Communicates finishing requirements to the Prepress Department.
• Occasionally supports the packaging of finished items.
• Precisely follows work orders.
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance machine routines.
• Supports inventory management and order consumables for finishing equipment.
• Contributes to team workshops and training events.
• Attends and participates in team production meetings.
• Identifies and assesses quality defects in media, print, cutting, and finishing.
• Follows standard protocols and contributes to the development of new internal processes.
• Provides exceptional service and support to the sales and project management teams.
• Handles heavy rolls and rigid sheets of print media safely.

Skills

Electro/Mechanical skills

Quality judgment

Color assessment

Team oriented

Problem solving

Initiative

Safety awareness

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

RIP software

Cutting software

Job description

Shift: Monday – Friday, 9:45 pm – 6:15 am

DCG ONE is one of the largest privately held marketing service providers in the country. Based in Seattle, with locations in NYC and Maryland, we help companies deliver their brand worldwide through creative, print, and fulfillment services.

About The Role

The Large Format Cutter Operator runs and maintains a range of Large Format Finishing equipment. Including Flatbed and XY Cutters, Plotters, Laminators, and other Finishing devices. While maintaining high-quality standards and workload balancing in a fast-paced environment. The ability to perform basic troubleshooting, follow work orders, and communicate machine conditions is key. A keen eye for detail is a must, and a team-centered mindset is required.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Accident Insurance
• FSA, HSA
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Monthly Cookie Days!

Responsibilities

• Operates Large Format Cutters: Kongsberg, Fotoba, Graphtec
• Operates Large Format Finishing Equipment: Seal, Segal
• Assists with the Loading / Unloading of Large Format Printing Equipment: Vutek, Epson, Canon
• Builds and maintains a strong understanding of Print Media, cutting parameters, and Finishing techniques.
• Tracks quantities and versions of printed items to be cut, laminated, and/or finished.
• Communicates finishing requirements to the Prepress Department.
• Occasionally supports the packaging of finished items.
• Precisely follows work orders.
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance machine routines.
• Supports inventory management and order consumables for finishing equipment.
• Contributes to team workshops and training events.
• Attends and participates in team production meetings.
• Identifies and assesses quality defects in media, print, cutting, and finishing.
• Follows standard protocols and contributes to the development of new internal processes.
• Provides exceptional service and support to the sales and project management teams.
• Handles heavy rolls and rigid sheets of print media safely.

Qualifications

• At least one (1) year of experience operating Large Format Finishing or Printing Equipment.
• Knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, RIP’s, and/or Cutting Software is a plus.
• May be required to complete and pass Public Trust Security Clearance.

Essential Abilities

• Basic Electro/Mechanical Skills
• Judge Print, Cut, and End Product quality
• Color Assessment
• Initiative to grow professionally
• Team Oriented
• Resourcefulness
• Personally Credible
• Problem Solving

Physical Requirements

• Hand dexterity and strength required.
• Flexibility in work hours may be required.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day.
• The employee must frequently lift or move items over 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Equal Employment Opportunity & At-Will Employment

DCG ONE does not tolerate discrimination of any type and offers equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, natural origin, age, disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other considerations made unlawful by Federal, State, or local laws. We believe in providing eligible and qualified employees with opportunities to advance. DCG ONE is an at-will employer.