DTF Production Print Technician

DIRECT TO FILM VIRGINIA LLC

Hampton (VA)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 34,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Full-time position (Mon-Fri)

Training & development

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

DTF Virginia is seeking an experienced Production Print Technician in Hampton, VA to operate and optimize our direct-to-film printing workflows. The role requires hands-on experience with production equipment, strong quality control, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

You will work on DTF transfers, UV DTF products, decals, signage, and specialty prints, with opportunities for advancement as the company grows.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years in a print, sign, or production environment.
Experience operating production equipment and troubleshooting.
Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving.
Ability to manage multiple tasks with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

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.

Skills

Production equipment operation

Troubleshooting

Quality focus

Multitasking

Independent work

Job description

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

Benefits

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

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Seven (7) Days Paid Time Off (PTO) Annually
Paid Holidays
Full-Time Position (Monday- Friday)
Growth & Advancement Opportunities

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 continue 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're someone who enjoys 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.

You'll have the opportunity to:

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