Wide-Format Digital Press Technician

As a Wide-Format Digital Press Technician, your primary responsibility will be to operate wide-format presses and equipment such as EFI UV Inkjet, HP Latex, Zund, Colex, and others. This position requires someone who is self-motivated, possesses excellent communication skills, and can work well with others. You should be able to multitask, communicate effectively with every department, and pay close attention to detail. Experience with wide-format digital printing and Adobe Illustrator skills are preferred.

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Wide-format digital press operation.

• Wide-format converting and finishing.

• Color management.

• Inventory management.

• Verifying size, color, and type of material.

• Acquire correct artwork from a computer, set up, and run the printing presses accordingly.

• Maintain equipment according to daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly requirements.

• Communicate with a Supervisor and other Managers as needed to complete required work.

• Create artwork for clients based on blueprints, rough drafts, and verbally communicated

designs.

• Generate tooling and prepress files from approved artwork to prepare for production.

• Work within a small team environment to improve processes and workflow.

• Maintain regular attendance.

• Work scheduled overtime as determined.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

• Completes all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.

• Follow all safety and work rules and regulations.

• Other job duties as assigned.

• Perform cleaning duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in graphics and Printing Science or equivalent work experience in digital

printing and converting.

• Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

• Perform cleaning duties as assigned.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Knowledge of Mac OS and PC.

• Undergo a reference or security check.

• Pass a drug test.

• Work with a sense of urgency.

• Team player.

• Good at problem-solving.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made

to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods of time

• Able to lift and/or move between 20 to 50 pounds

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust

focus

• Ability to work in a setting where noise levels vary

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.