Digital Print Technician

Sandhills South Africa; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandhills South Africa in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Digital Print Technician to operate DTG and DTF machinery, producing high-quality graphics on apparel such as t-shirts, sweatshirts, polos, hats and bags. You will use internal systems to retrieve job details and ensure color accuracy and alignment throughout production.

Daily duties include routine maintenance on printers and related equipment, packing orders for shipping, and coordinating larger shipments for events.

Qualifications

• Experience in digital print environment preferred but not required (DTG, Screen Printing, or Large Format).
• Able to troubleshoot hardware and print management software.
• High attention to detail.
• Stand for long periods and handle repetitive motion of loading/unloading garments.
• Fast-paced, evolving work environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently and communicate within a team environment.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Flexible and open to change.
• Stable and progressive work history.
• Results oriented.
• In-office position; 4.5 day regular work week. Ability to commute daily to local office is required.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to travel both air and surface - valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Handle digital print production using DTG and DTF machinery for various apparel items.
• Retrieve job details and graphic files from internal systems; monitor color accuracy and alignment.
• Maintain equipment with routine daily/weekly maintenance and perform non-routine repairs as needed.
• Professionally pack completed orders for daily shipping and coordinate larger shipments for events.

Skills

Digital print experience

Troubleshooting hardware

Attention to detail

Standing long periods

Fast paced environment

Communication skills

Independent & team

Professional appearance

Flexible & adaptable

Stable work history

Results oriented

In-office position

Daily commute

Minimal supervision

Travel with license

Job description

Digital Print Technician

Lincoln, Nebraska, USA

Qualifications

• Experience in digital print environment preferred but not required (DTG, Screen Printing, or Large Format)
• Ability to learn and be comfortable troubleshooting hardware and print management software
• High attention to detail
• Ability to stand for long periods and handle repetitive motion of loading/unloading garments
• Comfortable with a fast paced, ever-evolving work environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Able to work independently and communicate within a team environment
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Flexible and open to change
• Stable and progressive work history
• Results oriented
• In Office Position. 4.5 day regular work week. Ability to commute daily to local office is required.
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to travel both air and surface - valid driver's license required

Description

The Digital Print Technician's primary responsibility will be handling digital print production. They will expertly operate Direct to Garment (DTG) and Direct to Film (DTF) machinery to produce high-quality graphics on a variety of apparel, including t-shirts, sweatshirts, polos, hats, and bags. This position will utilize internal systems to retrieve job details and graphic files. They must maintain quality and efficiency by monitoring every stage of production for color accuracy and alignment. This includes proactively troubleshooting and resolving any quality deviations to maintain brand standards.

The Digital Print Technician must follow established production processes to maximize throughput while prioritizing jobs to meet strict daily deadlines. They will verify production quantities against job tickets to ensure order accuracy. This will require a high attention to detail. Maintenance of the equipment will be required including performing routine daily and weekly maintenance on printers, heat tunnels, garment pretreaters, and heat presses to minimize downtime. This may involve executing non-routine repairs and mechanical adjustments to ensure all hardware operates at peak performance.

Logistics & Fulfillment will also be part of the role. This position will be expected to professionally pack completed orders for daily shipping and distribution. They also will coordinate larger shipments by palletizing high-volume quantities for truck freight, specifically for major trade shows and corporate events. Assume other duties assigned as needed.