Digital Printing Specialist and Installer Entry Level

AlphaGraphics of Greenway Plaza; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Job summary

AlphaGraphics of Greenway Plaza is seeking a motivated production associate to preflight files, process them through RIP workflows, and operate large format printers. You will set up, maintain, and monitor digital printing devices and finishing equipment to ensure high-quality outputs.

The role requires mechanical aptitude, familiarity with InDesign/Photoshop/Illustrator, and strong PC skills. Candidates should be able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with good organizational

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude above average.
• Familiarity with InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator is a plus.
• Strong computer skills with PC-based platforms.
• Ability to work in a small team and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Preflight files for print and make necessary changes to files.
• Process files through RIP workflow to prepare them for printing.
• Operate roll-fed printers for large format output.
• Set up and maintain digital printing devices and finishing equipment.
• Monitor output for consistency and quality; apply color management.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

PC-based skills

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary

Preflight files for print and make necessary changes to files.

Process files through appropriate RIP workflow to prepare them for printing.

Operate a roll fed-printers to output large format printing.

Set-up, maintain and efficiently operate various digital printing devices and finishing equipment such as cutter/plotter.

Monitor output of finished product for consistency and quality.

Apply color management skills.

Cutting substrates.

Apply vinyl to substrates and vehicles.

Finishing.

Minor graphic design work.

Qualifications Include

Mechanical aptitude must be above average.

Familiarity with InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator is a plus.

Strong computer skills with PC based platforms.

The selected individual must be capable of working in a small team environment. We are looking for a motivated and energetic person who takes initiative, enjoys finding solutions to a varying number of challenges, is detail-oriented, and takes extreme pride in their work.

Requires some heavy lifting of print substrates. Must be able to speak, read and write English and be able to follow and communicate written and verbal instructions. Need to have excellent organizational skills, and be able to work in a fast-paced production environment. Accuracy, consistency and dependability are mandatory.

Full Time (We support flex work hours for those with families or going to college)

Monday -- Friday (Saturday or Sunday part time)

8:30 am -- 5:30 pm

The employer posting this position, evaluating potential candidates, and making all hiring decisions is an independently owned and operated AlphaGraphics, Inc. franchisee. If hired, Franchisee will be your employer, not AlphaGraphics, Inc. or any of its affiliates or any other franchisees.

Compensation: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

At AlphaGraphics, we offer careers for everyone! Whether you are just starting out, looking for that next great growth opportunity, or seeking a change, we have exciting roles to suit you.

We pride ourselves on our training programs in management, sales, operations, print, signs, design, and marketing. Join us with or without experience, and we will succeed together as a team!

• AlphaGraphics centers (locations) are independently owned and operated. The posted positions are offered by individual franchisees who interview, hire, manage and pay the employees hired for positions in a specific local location (center) through their specific business.