Large Format Printing Machine Operator
About The Position
Digital Room is hiring an experienced Large Format Printing Machine Operator for the third shift at its production facility in Arlington, Texas. The operator sets up, operates, and adjusts large-format printing equipment and completes post-print finishing and production tasks so orders are ready for distribution. The role works with a variety of substrates and produces signs, banners, posters, decals, backdrops, and other custom printed products. Operators monitor print quality, troubleshoot and report equipment or material issues, update job information in the company computer system, and follow safety and housekeeping procedures. The position pays up to $19 per hour and is scheduled from 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM, Monday through Friday. Actual compensation within the range depends on experience.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience operating large-format printing equipment, including sign and graphics printing.
- Experience setting up, operating, and adjusting production equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English with management and team members.
- Customer-service-oriented approach.
- Basic computer skills and ability to use production equipment safely.
- Ability to follow instructions, work with minimal supervision, and complete assigned tasks.
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds for 50% of the time.
- Able to stand for 8 hours.
- Able to walk and move around the work area for 50% of the time.
Responsibilities
- Set up, operate, and adjust wide-format, grand-format, and super-wide-format printing equipment.
- Review production orders and configure equipment according to job specifications, dimensions, and material requirements.
- Prepare, position, and remove printing substrates, including vinyl, banner material, adhesive-backed materials, fabric, corrugated plastic, PVC board, styrene, foam board, and specialty printing materials.
- Replenish printer inks, verify ink colors, and monitor ink levels during production.
- Produce printed products such as vinyl banners, yard signs, retractable banners, posters, window decals and clings, step-and-repeat backdrops, car magnets, A-frame signs, and other custom signage.
- Monitor color consistency, image clarity, alignment, and defects, and adjust equipment as needed.
- Report equipment or material issues to management and perform routine troubleshooting and maintenance.
- Access production orders and update job information in the company computer system.
- Perform post-print finishing and final production tasks to prepare orders for distribution.
- Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.
- Proactively complete other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage (location-specific).
- Employer-matched 401(k), up to limits.
- Company-sponsored life and AD&D insurance.
- Flexible Spending Account and voluntary benefits.
- Paid holidays and PTO.
- Employee discounts on all products.
- Company-sponsored training and certifications.
- Wellness events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
