CUTTER OPERATOR, LARGE FORMAT

DCG ONE•Seattle, WA

1d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Large Format Cutter Operator runs and maintains a range of Large Format Finishing equipment. Including Flatbed and XY Cutters, Plotters, Laminators, and other Finishing devices. While maintaining high-quality standards and workload balancing in a fast-paced environment. The ability to perform basic troubleshooting, follow work orders, and communicate machine conditions is key. A keen eye for detail is a must, and a team-centered mindset is required. If you are reliable, flexible, and able to work overtime and weekends—and are seeking a stable position with a fast-growing company—we encourage you to apply!

Requirements

At least one (1) year of experience operating Large Format Finishing or Printing Equipment.
Basic Electro/Mechanical Skills
Judge Print, Cut, and End Product quality
Color Assessment
Initiative to grow professionally
Team Oriented
Resourcefulness
Personally Credible
Problem Solving
Hand dexterity and strength required.
Flexibility in work hours may be required.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day.
The employee must frequently lift or move items over 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, RIP’s, and/or Cutting Software is a plus.
May be required to complete and pass Public Trust Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

Operates Large Format Cutters: Kongsberg, Fotoba, Graphtec
Operates Large Format Finishing Equipment: Seal, Segal
Assists with the Loading / Unloading of Large Format Printing Equipment: Vutek, Epson, Canon
Builds and maintains a strong understanding of Print Media, cutting parameters, and Finishing techniques.
Tracks quantities and versions of printed items to be cut, laminated, and/or finished.
Communicates finishing requirements to the Prepress Department.
Occasionally supports the packaging of finished items.
Precisely follows work orders.
Performs daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance machine routines.
Supports inventory management and order consumables for finishing equipment.
Contributes to team workshops and training events.
Attends and participates in team production meetings.
Identifies and assesses quality defects in media, print, cutting, and finishing.
Follows standard protocols and contributes to the development of new internal processes.
Provides exceptional service and support to the sales and project management teams.
Handles heavy rolls and rigid sheets of print media safely.