Large Format / Signs Junior operator

AlphaGraphics US 219; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; 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 is seeking an experienced, highly-motivated operator for our large format production area. You will operate and maintain wide format printers, fabricate signage, and ensure timely delivery of quality products to customers.

The candidate should have 6 months+ experience with large-format printing, signage fabrication, and substrate handling, plus knowledge of color management and finishing techniques.

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.
• Experience with cutters, routers, plotters and setting up operations.
• Knowledge of substrates—papers, plastics, vinyl, rigid boards, etc.
• Experience with color management and inks.
• Experience with finishing and installing signage and displays efficiently and accurately.
• Ability to break down jobs into tasks and organize workflow to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain wide-format printing equipment daily.
• Produce quality finished signage and displays that meet customer expectations.
• Break down jobs into tasks and manage workflow to meet deadlines.
• Assist with finishing and installation as needed.

Skills

Large-format printing

Sign fabrication

Cutters & routers

Substrate knowledge

Color management

Finishing signage

Task breakdown/workflow

Tools

PrintSmith

Onyx

Graphic Design Production

Prepress - Digital Large Format Signage

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.