Pre-Press & Large Format Machine Operator

Redmax Events•Ronkonkoma, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Redmax Events builds the physical elements for major sporting events, trade shows, festivals, and brand experiences. These are the items that attract attention, are photographed, discussed, and remembered. The company brings events to life through ideation, fabrication, craftsmanship, and problem-solving. The work environment is fast-paced, detail-oriented, and requires accuracy as event deadlines are firm. The team enjoys the energetic atmosphere, rapid growth, and the opportunity to work on creative projects.

Requirements

Hands-on Colex Sharpcut CNC experience and ability to operate it, set up jobs, and troubleshoot production issues.
Real pre-press production and digital print setup experience, including print production workflows, color management, and material types.
Ability to review supplied files for scale, resolution, cut paths, bleeds, material, machine setup, and print readiness.
Experience with both technical setup for clean runs and creative problem-solving for custom work.
Ability to manage production flow, prioritize tasks, and coordinate next steps.
Ability to handle last-minute requests and integrate them into the schedule without losing track of ongoing work.
Comfort working in a developing department and contributing to process improvement.
Desire for custom, creative, high-variety work.
Ability to work with an outgoing team that can also focus and get work done.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Roland printers, HP R1000, VersaWorks, Onyx, Adobe Illustrator, wide-format printing and finishing equipment, or reading Fusion 360 or similar 3D model files.

Responsibilities

Keep large-format work moving by running a variety of print and finishing equipment, including Colex Flatbed Cutter, Roland printers with VersaWorks, and HP R1000 with Onyx.
Turn supplied artwork and designs into clean print-ready files by setting up layouts, registration marks, cut lines, bleeds, scale, print specs, graphic templates, and installation guides.
Reduce reprints and messy surprises by reviewing client-supplied files for accuracy, resolution, color, material fit, and whether the job is ready to run before it hits production.
Help fast-moving event work make it out the door by coordinating with design, production, and fabrication when priorities shift or a last-minute add-on lands in the queue.
Get custom jobs across the finish line by moving between digital production and hands-on fabrication when the work needs both.
Protect the final output by monitoring quality, consistency, setup, and machine performance while jobs are running, so issues get caught before they cost time and material.
Keep the equipment ready to rock by handling routine maintenance, cleaning, and basic troubleshooting when something needs attention.
Help build a cleaner print department by influencing how files are received, approved, produced, wrapped, handed off, and turned into repeatable SOPs.

Benefits

Inflated pay on travel jobs
401(k) with a 100% match up to 1%, then a 50% match for the next 5%, after a 90-day waiting period
10 vacation days for salaried employees, plus 4 additional hours for every year of employment
Accrued personal days for salaried employees, up to 40 hours
5 sick days per year for full-time hourly and salary employees
Health insurance through United Health Care, with Redmax covering up to 50% of the premium for the base plan
Dental insurance, available at the employee’s expense
Vision insurance, available at the employee’s expense
Friday summer meals
Free company merch
Holiday party
Summer party
Occasional team outings
Custom awards