DTF Production Print Technician

DIRECT TO FILM VIRGINIA LLC; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

DIRECT TO FILM VIRGINIA LLC is hiring a Production Print Technician in Hampton, VA. As part of a rapidly growing print production company, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining various production equipment.

The role demands a strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple production tasks effectively. You will contribute to producing quality DTF products and assist with workflows in a team-oriented environment.

Join a company that values accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement!

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in similar production settings.
• Experience troubleshooting production equipment.
• Reliable attendance and professional work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor multiple printers and production systems.
• Produce DTF transfers, UV DTF products, and decals.
• Maintain print quality and troubleshoot equipment issues.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving abilities

Attention to detail

Production equipment operation

Tools

DTF printers

RIP software

Production finishing equipment

Job description

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Production Print Technician

Location: Hampton, VA (On-Site)

Company: DTF Virginia

Address: 332 Rip Rap Road, Hampton, VA

Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour (based on experience)

Pay Schedule: Weekly

Join One of Virginia's Fastest Growing Print Production Companies. DTF Virginia is a rapidly growing print manufacturing company specializing in Direct-to-Film (DTF), UV DTF, custom apparel decoration, decals, signage, and specialty print products.

As our company continues to grow, we are investing in new equipment, technology, and production capabilities. We are seeking an experienced Production Print Technician who takes pride in quality work, understands production environments, and can help keep operations running efficiently.

This is not an entry-level position. We are looking for candidates with prior production, print, sign, manufacturing, or equipment operation experience who can contribute quickly and grow with our company.

If you enjoy troubleshooting, maintaining quality standards, and taking ownership of your work, we’d like to meet you.

Why DTF Virginia?

At DTF Virginia, your work matters.

• Work with advanced print and production equipment
• Produce a wide variety of products including DTF transfers, UV DTF products, decals, signage, and specialty print items
• Be part of a growing company with opportunities for advancement
• Work directly with leadership in a team-oriented environment
• Contribute to a company that values accountability, ownership, and quality

We’re looking for professionals who want to build a career—not simply fill a position.

Position Summary

The Production Print Technician is responsible for operating, monitoring, troubleshooting, maintaining, and optimizing production equipment while ensuring quality standards are consistently met.

This role requires attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to manage multiple production workflows in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate is dependable, self‑motivated, technically capable, and comfortable working with production equipment and technology.

What You’ll Do

• Operate and monitor multiple printers and production systems
• Produce DTF transfers, UV DTF products, decals, signage, and specialty printed products
• Maintain print quality, color consistency, registration, and alignment
• Troubleshoot print, media, software, and equipment‑related issues
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and preventative care
• Load materials and prepare equipment for production runs
• Transition between multiple machines and workflows throughout the day
• Assist with quality control, finishing, packaging, and fulfillment operations
• Maintain a clean, organized, and production‑ready workspace
• Support implementation of new equipment and production technologies

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a print shop, sign shop, production print environment, manufacturing facility, or similar production setting
• Experience operating production equipment and troubleshooting equipment‑related issues
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple production tasks and priorities simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Reliable attendance and professional work ethic
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Comfortable adapting to new equipment, software, and workflows

Preferred Experience

• DTF printing
• UV DTF printing
• Large‑format printing
• Sign production
• Digital print production
• RIP software and print workflow systems
• Production finishing equipment

Our Culture

At DTF Virginia, we believe great companies are built by people who take ownership of their work.

We value:

• Integrity
• Accountability
• Reliability
• Teamwork
• Continuous Improvement
• Problem Solving