Wide-Format Print Technician – Textiles & Wallpaper

twenty2 wallpaper; Naugatuck (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17 days PTO

Paid holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k

Job summary

TWENTY2 is seeking a full-time Print Operator to join our onsite team. You will handle hands-on production for wallpaper and textiles, ensuring print clarity, color accuracy, and on-time delivery across multiple printers.

Ideal candidates have wide format printing experience and familiarity with RIP software, printer calibration, and lean manufacturing. Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently or with a team are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with wide format printing preferred.
• Experience with RIP software ( Print Factory, Caldera, or similar ) preferred.
• Experience with basic printer calibration and preventive maintenance.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles (5S or similar).
• Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop/Creative Suite a plus.
• Ability to lift 70 lbs with aid; able to use ladders and small equipment.
• Ability to learn proprietary software; strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Comfortable in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment; self-starting mentality.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Independently produce assigned orders across wallpaper and/or textile printers as trained, meeting deadlines
• Set up printers for daily orders: correct material selection/preparation, ink loading and switching each morning
• Prepare and accurately send production jobs to assigned printers using RIP software - settings, quantities, production notes, tape, core size, paperwork, and job status tracking
• Remove completed orders and deliver to quality inspection, marking job status accurately and in real time within production software (e.g., ERP) to keep job visibility current for the company
• Send and verify color match swatches; flag missing swatches to color matchers
• Continuously inspect active print runs for clarity, color consistency, banding, fabric skewing, and ink coverage; immediately flag defects to the Lead
• Own ink inventory management for assigned printers - predicting and monitoring usage, tracking levels, and triggering reorders before running low
• Own strategic, lean use of ground material once pulled for production - efficient nesting, cutting, and job sequencing to minimize waste
• Consult the Print Operator Lead before committing specialty or limited stock material to a run
• Apply lean manufacturing principles (5S, waste reduction, efficient workflow) to daily production practices
• Perform routine printer calibration to maintain print and color accuracy
• Perform basic preventive maintenance (e.g., carriage rod lubrication) as part of regular printer care
• Monitor printer function throughout the day; flag any issue beyond routine care to the Printer Maintenance Specialist
• Assist fellow operators with loading/unloading printers and end-of-day preparation across both lines
• Maintain a clean, organized studio environment
• Work overtime as needed; respond promptly to production-related requestsAssist peers with heavy roll loading/unloading, cross-train on new equipment, support broader team production goals, and provide backup support to the Finishing department (e.g., roll cutting, memo sample prep) as needed

Skills

Deadline-driven

Self-starter

Team player

Attention to detail

Lean principles

Adobe Photoshop/Creative Suite

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

RIP software

Printer calibration

Print Factory

Caldera

Job description

TWENTY2 is seeking a full-time Print Operator to join our onsite team. You will handle hands-on production for wallpaper and textiles, ensuring print clarity, color accuracy, and on-time delivery across multiple printers.

Ideal candidates have wide format printing experience and familiarity with RIP software, printer calibration, and lean manufacturing. Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently or with a team are essential.