Print Shop Digital Output Technician

Unrivaled Teamwear; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Unrivaled Teamwear, based in Lenexa, KS, seeks a Pre-Press Digital Output Technician to operate digital output devices, ensure quality, and meet production deadlines in Graphic Services. The role involves troubleshooting printer issues, adjusting color separations, and supporting a fast-paced print environment.

Responsibilities include pre-flight checks, file management for color separations, and packaging/shipping finished materials, with Overtime possible during peak periods.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or related experience.
• Working knowledge of Macintosh; knowledge of Adobe software is preferred.
• Proficient in creating color separations for the screen print process.

Responsibilities

• Operate digital output devices and printers, monitor quality and production goals.
• Troubleshoot issues and perform minor repairs on machinery.
• Create color separations for screen-print manufacturing and manage associated file workflows.
• Monitor supplies and perform pre-flight checks before printing; assist in packaging/shipping.

Skills

Color separations

Macintosh knowledge

Adobe software

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

EFI certified (Digital Press)

EFI certified (wide format)

Job description

Position Summary

This position’s primary responsibility is the operation of the digital output devices in Graphic Services. The Pre-Press Digital Output Technician can operate the printers, troubleshoot issues, diagnose issues and fix small problems with the machinery while maintaining specific production and efficiency goals. This position is centered around keeping the machines running constantly, monitoring quality, meeting project deadlines and developing an understanding of the technology involved in the printing processes. The position will also require the ability to rip files for DTS as the need arises.

Brief Description

This position’s primary responsibility is the operation of the digital output devices in Graphic Services. The Pre-Press Digital Output Technician can operate the printers, troubleshoot issues, diagnose issues and fix small problems with the machinery while maintaining specific production and efficiency goals. This position is centered around keeping the machines running constantly, monitoring quality, meeting project deadlines and developing an understanding of the technology involved in the printing processes. The position will also require the ability to rip files for DTS as the need arises.

About Unrivaled Teamwear

Unrivaled Teamwear serves as the parent company of Gear for Sports and Knights Apparel, each an industry leader in the sports and team apparel space. Our family of brands know what goes into great decorated garments, using top-quality fabrics and offering creative decoration options. Each brand offers customers a premier selection and exceptional service for all their sportswear needs, from t-shirts and caps to fleece, performance wear, and outerwear.

Key Responsibilities

Digital Color Press

• EFI certified on the Digital Press command workstation.
• Certified on consumable replacement parts.
• Trained to replace parts on the printer as needed.
• For more advanced issues, associate places a service call with the vendor.
• Monitor supply levels and consumables on all of the Xerox printing devices.
• Color calibration on all of the Xerox printing devices.
• Performs pre-flight art function before loading the project to the printer.
• Packaging/Shipping of printed materials.

Large Format Printing

• EFI certified on the wide format workstation.
• Certified on consumable replacement parts. Purging printheads.
• Trained to replace parts on the printer as needed.
• For more advanced issues, associate places a service call with the vendor.
• Monitor supply levels and consumables on the wide format print devices.
• Color calibration on the wide format print devices.
• Performs pre-flight art function before loading the project to the printer.
• Finishing of the printed material. - Cutting/Trimming/Grommenting
• Packaging/Shipping of printed materials.

Creates color separate files for screen-print manufacturing

• Employee pulls and self-assigns projects through an on-line Art/Order dashboard.
• Manages workflow to effectively meet all deadlines and ship date requirements.
• Saves art files to appropriate network locations.
• Works on many different types of graphics, ensures that files are labeled and filed accurately.
• As needed, runs "the RIP Report” and updates job status via Oracle Reports.
• Maintains an accurate log of all jobs sent for color separations and other tasks performed each day

Other Projects

• Creating welcome signs, Sales Rep maps and special occasion banners
• Overtime will be required at certain times throughout the year.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, general education degree (GED) or related experience.
• Working knowledge of the Macintosh computer and knowledge of Adobe software is preferred.
• Proficient in creating color separations for the screen print process.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate. Other duties will be assigned as needed.

EOE/AA: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing as well as participate in E-Verify.