PRESS OPERATOR, LARGE FORMAT

Dcg One; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life/AD&D Insurance

401(k) with matching

Accident Insurance

FSA

9 Paid Holidays

Monthly Cookie Days!

Job summary

DCG ONE in Upper Marlboro, MD is seeking a Large Format Press Operator to run and maintain 3.2 Meter UV Hybrids, Flatbeds, and 64-inch Roll-to-Roll Printers. This role requires ensuring high-quality outputs and following work orders in a fast-paced production environment.

The position offers benefits like Paid Time Off, medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with matching, Life/AD&D Insurance, and 9 paid holidays, along with a collaborative team setting on the production floor.

Qualifications

• At least two (2) years of experience operating Large, Wide, or Grand Format Printers.
• Knowledge of printing workflows and RIP software is a plus.
• Public Trust Security Clearance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operates Large Format Printers: efi Vutek, efi Q3H XP, Canon, Epson
• Occasionally operate ancillary Large Format Equipment: Kongsberg, Fotoba, Seal
• Build and maintain a strong understanding of Print media and output techniques.
• Precisely follow work orders.
• Track quantities and versions printed.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance machine routines.
• Inventory and order Ink and Consumables.
• Communicate Print requirements to the Prepress Department.
• Contribute to Team workshops and training events.
• Attend and participate in team production meetings.
• Identify and assess quality defects in Media and Print.
• Follow standard protocols and contribute to the development of new internal processes.
• Provide exceptional service and support to the sales and project management teams.
• Handle heavy Rolls and Rigid Sheets of Printing Media.

Skills

Large format printers

Adobe Creative Suite

RIP software

Workflow Software

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

RIP software

Workflow Software

Job description

Job Details Job Location: UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20774 Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $23.00 - $27.00 Hourly

DCG ONE is one of the largest privately held marketing service providers in the country. Based in Seattle, with locations in NYC and Maryland, we help companies deliver their brand worldwide through creative, print, and fulfillment services.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Large Format Press Operator is responsible for running and maintaining a variety of Large Format Output devices, including 3.2 Meter UV Hybrids, Flatbeds, and 64-inch Roll-to-Roll Printers. This role requires maintaining high-quality standards and workload balancing in a fast-paced environment. The ability to perform basic troubleshooting, follow work orders, and communicate machine conditions is key. A keen eye for detail is a must, and a team-centered mindset is required.

BENEFITS

• Paid Time Off


• Medical, Dental, Vision


• Life/AD&D Insurance


• 401(k) with matching


• Accident Insurance


• FSA


• 9 Paid Holidays


• Monthly Cookie Days!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates Large Format Printers: efi Vutek, efi Q3H XP, Canon, Epson


• Occasionally operate ancillary Large Format Equipment: Kongsberg, Fotoba, Seal


• Build and maintain a strong understanding of Print media and output techniques.


• Precisely follow work orders.


• Track quantities and versions printed.


• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance machine routines.


• Inventory and order Ink and Consumables.


• Communicate Print requirements to the Prepress Department.


• Contribute to Team workshops and training events.


• Attend and participate in team production meetings.


• Identify and assess quality defects in Media and Print.


• Follow standard protocols and contribute to the development of new internal processes.


• Provide exceptional service and support to the sales and project management teams.


• Handle heavy Rolls and Rigid Sheets of Printing Media.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least two (2) years of experience operating Large, Wide, or Grand Format Printers.


• Knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, RIP's, and/or Workflow Software is a plus.


• May be required to complete and pass Public Trust Security Clearance.

ESSENTIAL ABILITIES

• Communication Proficiency.


• Flexibility.


• Initiative.


• Learning Orientation.


• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.


• Problem Solving/Analysis.


• Technical Capacity.


• Teamwork Orientation


• Collaboration and Teamwork Orientation


• Flexibility

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day.


• May be required to frequently lift up to 50 lbs


• Hand dexterity and strength


• Flexibility in work hours may be required


• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position works on the production floor in an industrial warehouse setting.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Equal Employment Opportunity & At-Will Employment

DCG ONE does not tolerate discrimination of any type and offers equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, natural origin, age, disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other considerations made unlawful by Federal, State, or local laws. We believe in providing eligible and qualified employees with opportunities to advance. DCG ONE is an at-will employer.