Digital Print Technician

SANDHILLS PUBLISHING; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading publishing company in Lincoln, Nebraska is seeking a Digital Print Technician responsible for operating Direct to Garment (DTG) and Direct to Film (DTF) machinery to produce high-quality graphics on apparel. This role involves maintaining production standards, troubleshooting issues, and packing orders for shipping. The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. A valid driver's license is required for travel. This is an in-office position with a 4.5 day work week.

Qualifications

• Experience in a digital print environment preferred.
• Able to handle repetitive motion and stand for long periods.
• Valid driver's license required for travel.

Responsibilities

• Operate DTG and DTF machinery for high-quality graphics production.
• Monitor production stages for quality and efficiency.
• Pack completed orders for daily shipping.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Technical troubleshooting

Ability to work independently

Flexibility

Tools

DTG machinery

DTF machinery

Print management software

Job description

Career & Internships - Facilities & Operations

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.