Print Operator

Express Employment International (US); Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment International (US) is hiring a Large Format Digital Print Operator in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The role focuses on operating UV flatbed and HP roll printers, producing color-accurate output for a 100% digital shop, with a shift-based full-time schedule.

You will prep files, manage color matching, and perform routine maintenance while handling diverse substrates and ensuring high-quality results for a dynamic client base.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on experience with UV flatbed and wide-format printers.
• HP Latex or DesignJet experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with RIP software (Onyx, Caldera) and Adobe tools (Photoshop/Illustrator).
• Strong eye for color and ICC profile basics.
• Able to independently manage a full day's print queue with speed and care.

Responsibilities

• Run UV flatbed and HP roll printers across a full shift and keep jobs on schedule.
• Print on canvases, paper, acrylic, metal, wood, and rigid boards.
• Prep files for output—sizing, bleed, nesting, and basic color adjustments.
• Match color to proofs and maintain consistency across long runs.
• Inspect every piece before framing and perform daily printer maintenance.

Tools

Onyx RIP

Caldera RIP

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Large Format Digital Print Operator

Fort Lauderdale, FL | $22-$26/hr (DOE) | Full-Time

A custom fine art and framing production shop in Fort Lauderdale is hiring an experienced Large Format Digital Print Operator to run UV flatbed and HP roll printers in a 100% digital shop — producing color-accurate work for hotels, cruise ships, and designers nationwide. Please note: this is not a traditional press environment; candidates with only offset experience won't be a fit.

What You'll Do:

• Run UV flatbed and HP roll printers across a full shift, keeping jobs on schedule
• Print on a wide range of substrates: canvas, paper, acrylic, metal, wood, and rigid boards
• Prep files for output — sizing, bleed, nesting, and basic color adjustments
• Match color to proofs, maintain consistency across long runs, and inspect every piece before framing
• Perform daily maintenance and troubleshoot banding, color shifts, and adhesion issues independently

What You Need:

• 2+ years hands-on experience with UV flatbed and wide-format roll printers (required); HP Latex or DesignJet a plus
• Proficiency with RIP software (Onyx, Caldera, or similar), Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Strong eye for color and ICC profile basics
• Able to independently manage a full day's print queue with speed and care
• Able to lift 50 lbs and stand for a full shift; fine art/giclée or décor production experience a plus