Silkscreen & Camera Operator — Graphic Print Production

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA); Los Angeles (CA); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA) in Los Angeles is seeking a skilled Silkscreen Graphics Technician to operate the Acti-process camera and related darkroom equipment. You will handle artwork preparation for sign production, spanning digital printing to Braille manufacturing, and work from sketches and drawings to produce layouts for screen printing.

The role requires proficiency with graphic software and hands-on production tasks, including applying ink to various

Formación

• 4 years' experience in all phases of silkscreen graphics and printing procedures.
• Up to 2 years' training or education may substitute for equivalent experience.
• Must obtain forklift certification/license.
• Must possess a valid California Class C driver's license.
• Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator, Flexi Designer and Photoshop.

Responsabilidades

• Creates and reproduces artwork with graphic computer software
• Works from sketches, blueprints, drawings, and verbal information to produce layout and artwork for screen printing
• Develops graphic files into images, which are then transformed to yield a positive image film
• Touches up both positive and negative films
• Produces a negative image on a silkscreen treated with a photosensitive emulsion by placing the positive image film
• between the silk screen and a light source on a vacuum frameMixes and matches paint colors; stretches screen fabric onto printing frame; operates printing press; and fabricates sign-blanks
• Operates computer graphic software and related equipment
• Prepares material to be silk screened
• Applies ink, paint, or other material to produce image on plexiglass, metal, vinyl, cardboard, fabric, or wood
• Performs basic shop-keeping functions which includes cleaning, adjusting, maintaining, and making minor repairs to related equipment
• Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out

Conocimientos

Graphic design experience

Layout production

Color matching

Safety procedures

Herramientas

Adobe Illustrator

Flexi Designer

Photoshop

Descripción del empleo

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA) in Los Angeles is seeking a skilled Silkscreen Graphics Technician to operate the Acti-process camera and related darkroom equipment. You will handle artwork preparation for sign production, spanning digital printing to Braille manufacturing, and work from sketches and drawings to produce layouts for screen printing.

The role requires proficiency with graphic software and hands-on production tasks, including applying ink to various