Large Format / Signs Junior operator

AlphaGraphics of Greenway Plaza; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance Plan

Dental Insurance Plan

Vision Insurance Plan

401K and employer contribution

PTO

Job summary

AlphaGraphics of Carrollton, TX seeks an experienced operator for our large-format production area. You will operate and maintain digital printers, fabricate signs, and oversee workflow to deliver quality finished products that meet customer expectations.

Knowledge of substrates, color management, and finishing is essential, with the ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision and meet deadlines. Join a team dedicated to training and growth, with opportunities across management, sales,

Qualifications

• 6 months+ experience operating large-format digital printers on the newest technology.
• 6 months+ experience fabricating signage and displays using wood, acrylics, laminates, metals, vinyl, dimensional lettering, and various printed substrates.
• Some experience setting up and operating cutters, routers, plotters
• Knowledgeable regarding various substrates -- papers, plastics, vinyl, rigid boards, etc.
• Experience with color management and a variety of inks
• Experience with finishing and installing signage and displays efficiently and accurately
• Able to break down jobs into tasks and organize workflow to complete project on deadline

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the large-format printers and related equipment to produce quality signs and displays.
• Produce quality finished products meeting customer expectations and deadlines.
• Break down jobs into tasks and organize workflow to complete projects on time.
• Assist with finishing and installing signage and displays as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of substrates and inks to optimize output.

Skills

Large-format printing

Sign fabrication

Color management

Substrate knowledge

Lean operating techniques

Equipment setup

Tools

HP Latex 570

HP R2000 Plus

Zund Router

Large Format Laminator

Job description

AlphaGraphics of Carrollton, TX is seeking an experienced, highly-motivated team member for our large format production area with diverse knowledge of digital printing, fabrication, cutting, and finishing techniques. As an operator, you will be responsible for the day to day operation and maintenance of all relevant equipment in our wide format department, and, to produce quality finished products that meet our customer's expectations. The right candidate will be a hard working self-starter, and will be able to work at many times without supervision, while still working efficiently to complete jobs in a timely manner.

Minimum Requirements

• 6 months + experience operating large-format digital printers on the newest technology
• 6 months + experience fabricating signage and displays using wood, acrylics, laminates, metals, vinyl, dimensional lettering, and various printed substrates.
• Some experience setting up and operating cutters, routers, plotters
• Knowledgeable regarding various substrates -- papers, plastics, vinyl, rigid boards, etc.
• Experience with color management and a variety of inks
• Experience with finishing and installing signage and displays efficiently and accurately
• Able to break down jobs into tasks and organize workflow to complete project on deadline

Experience operating any of the following specific or comparable equipment is desirable:

• HP Latex 570
• HP R2000 Plus
• Zund Router
• Large Format Laminator

If you have ample experience with large-format print and sign fabrication, are familiar with lean operating techniques, and are looking for a next-level position of responsibility, we want to talk to you.

Additional Desired Skills

PrintSmith, Onyx, Graphic Design Production Prepress-Digital Large Format Signage

Benefits Offered*

• Medical Insurance Plan
• Dental Insurance Plan
• Vision Insurance Plan
• 401K and employer contribution
• PTO

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.