Production Artist and Finisher Technician

Young World Physical Education; Marrero (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jefferson Parish Schools Print Shop in Marrero, Louisiana seeks a Production Artist and Finisher Technician to resize art for various print applications and produce simple designs for print production. You will operate bindery equipment, wide format printers, and related machinery, ensuring files are print-ready and accurately finished.

Responsibilities include sending files to print, cutting materials, handling yard signs and banners, and supporting office tasks such as billing and emails.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree or higher in Graphics or Visual Arts preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Resize files created in InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Create simple designs for print production and ensure print-ready files.
• Operate bindery and finishing equipment for wide format printing.
• Support clerical tasks such as answering phones and responding to emails.
• Distribute finished products and assist with billing as needed.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates degree or higher in Graphics or Visual Arts

Independence and self-starter

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Copy equipment

Wide format printers

Bindery equipment

Grommeting

Job description

Production Artist and Finisher Technician

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Job Details

Job ID: 5878978

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 10, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Production Artist and Finisher Technician

Position Description

The Production Artist and Finisher Technician will take original art and resize for different applications as well as produce simple designs to be used for print production. They will also send print ready files to the copy machines, and wide format printer. They will operate bindery machines, paper cutters, forklift, and related equipment. Performs manual and automatic operations associated with the bindery process and does finishing work associated with wide format printing such as hand cutting and grommeting.

Reports To

Director of Print Shop

Scope of Responsibility

• Resizes files created in InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Creates simple designs to be used for print production.
• Sends files to print on wide format printer and copy machines.
• Operates all bindery equipment in an efficient and cost effective manner.
• Ability to change rolls of material for wide format printer.
• Performs finishing work for wide format printing including posters, banners and yard signs and ability to apply material to a variety of substrates.
• Supports clerical functions of the Print Shop as needed, including answering phones, responding to emails, supporting billing, and other general office support duties.
• Distributes finished products as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Print Shop.

Skills and Qualifications

We seek detail-oriented, independent self-starters who demonstrate an unwavering commitment to raising student achievement and who have a record of high performance in challenging situations. Successful candidates will also demonstrate and/or possess:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Proficient with Microsoft office.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to use quantitative and qualitative data to make decisions and recommendations.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of the operation of copy equipment.

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Desirable Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher in Graphics or Visual Arts.
• Experience in Print Shop workflow.
• 1 year related experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of Adobe design programs.
• Knowledge of running wide format printers and related finishing equipment.
• Knowledge of the operation of bindery equipment.

Physical Involvement

Must be able to operate office equipment. Standing, walking, reaching, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds is required.

Compensation

JP Schools offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. JP Schools also offers a competitive benefits package.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kaela Lewis , __EXEC DIRECTOR COMMUNICATIONS
• Email: [e-mail]

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