Digital Print Technician

Sandhills Global; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandhills Global in Lincoln, Nebraska, seeks a Digital Print Technician to operate DTG and DTF machinery and manage apparel graphics from setup to final output.

You will monitor color accuracy, troubleshoot issues, and uphold brand standards while following daily production schedules and maintenance routines. The role requires daily commuting to our local office and a strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Digital print experience preferred (DTG, screen printing, or large format).
• Willingness to learn and troubleshoot hardware and print management software.
• Very high attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• In-office role with a 4.5-day work week; daily commute to local office required.
• Travel by air and surface; valid driver's license required.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.
• Stable and progressive work history.
• Results-oriented.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Handle digital print production.
• Operate DTG and DTF machinery to produce apparel graphics.
• Retrieve job details and graphic files from internal systems.
• Monitor production for color accuracy and alignment.
• Troubleshoot quality deviations to maintain standards.
• Follow processes to maximize throughput and meet daily deadlines.
• Verify quantities against job tickets.
• Maintain printers, heat tunnels, pretreaters, and heat presses.
• Pack orders for daily shipping and palletize large shipments.

Skills

Digital print

Troubleshooting hardware

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Team player

Professional appearance

Adaptable to change

Daily commuting

Driver's license

Tools

DTG machinery

DTF machinery

Print management software

Printer maintenance tools

Job description

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.