Digitization Technician - Draper UT

Ancestry • Draper, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ancestry is hiring a project-based, temporary Digitization Technician to work on-site in Draper, Utah, for a three-month contract. The role supports Ancestry’s work preserving family stories by digitizing historical documents with specialized scanning equipment and digital workflows. The technician is expected to produce accurate, high-quality images while balancing speed and precision in a structured, production-focused environment. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., pays $17.00 per hour, and is not eligible for Ancestry benefits. The position reports to the Imaging Operations Manager.

Requirements

• Experience in document digitization, scanning, imaging technology, or related production workflows.
• Strong organization and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
• Technical proficiency and ability to learn new software and equipment quickly.
• Problem-solving ability to identify and resolve workflow issues before they escalate.
• Ability to sit for extended periods and perform repetitive hand and wrist movements.
• Ability to lift up to 25–30 pounds.
• Ability to distinguish fine visual detail and accurately evaluate image quality.

Nice To Haves

• Background in Photography, Library & Information Science, Archival Studies, History, or Museum Studies.

Responsibilities

• Digitize archival documents according to Ancestry’s imaging and quality standards.
• Inspect scanned images for accuracy, completeness, and image quality.
• Track production progress and maintain detailed quality records, spreadsheets, and logs.
• Organize, process, and securely transmit digital image files.
• Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting on scanning equipment.
• Complete image processing, file organization, and metadata management tasks.
• Follow established standard operating procedures and communicate quality concerns or process-improvement ideas to Leads.
• Collaborate with teammates to meet production goals and project deadlines.
• Handle valuable historical records with care and professionalism.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed