Entry-Level Graphic Production: Printing & Heat Press

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible scheduling

Relaxed office setting

Job summary

Imperial Textile is seeking an entry-level Graphic Production Assistant to join the promotional products division. You will print/plot designs for production, set up artwork for spot-color and four-color processes, and ensure quality throughout the printing workflow.

You will collaborate with the Graphic Artist and Production staff to meet deadlines, trim vinyl, apply designs with a heat press, and help package finished items. This is an on-site role requiring hands-on involvement.

Qualifications

• Proficient with Windows and design software.
• Experience with color matching (Pantones, CMYK, RGB).
• Experience with large format printers/plotters.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good mathematical and analytical abilities.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods.
• Willingness to cross-train within the Graphic Production department.

Responsibilities

• Utilize graphic program to print/plot designs for production.
• Set up artwork for spot-color, four-color process and wide-format printing.
• Ensure equipment operates within quality specs.
• Collaborate with Graphic Artist, Production Specialist, and Manager to meet deadlines.
• Remove excess vinyl and clean areas between graphics/edges.
• Measure, mark, and prepare cloths and transfers.
• Apply designs to table covers via heat press.
• Ensure quality of supplies and finished products.
• Fold and package produced items.
• Perform related duties as needed.

Skills

Deadline-oriented

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Math and analytical skills

Hands-on

Tools

Windows

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

FlexiSign Pro

Pantones

CMYK

RGB

Large Format Printers

Plotters

Job description

Imperial Textile is seeking an entry-level Graphic Production Assistant to join the promotional products division. You will print/plot designs for production, set up artwork for spot-color and four-color processes, and ensure quality throughout the printing workflow.

You will collaborate with the Graphic Artist and Production staff to meet deadlines, trim vinyl, apply designs with a heat press, and help package finished items. This is an on-site role requiring hands-on involvement.