PRESS OPERATOR, LARGE FORMAT (1st Shift)

DCG ONE•Seattle, WA

1d•$23 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Large Format Operator runs and maintains a wide range of Large Format output devices, including 3.2 Meter UV Hybrids and Flatbeds, along with 63-inch Roll-to-Roll Printers. This role requires 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 and a team-centered mindset are required. The ideal candidate is reliable, flexible, and can work overtime and weekends. This is a stable position in a fast-growing company.

Requirements

At least two (2) years of experience operating Large, Wide, or Grand format printers
Basic Electro/Mechanical Skills
Judge Print and End Product quality
Color Assessment
Initiative to grow Professionally
Team Oriented
Resourcefulness
Personally Credible
Problem Solving
Possess a Passion for Print
Hand dexterity and strength required.
Flexibility in work hours may be required.
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 ability to adjust focus

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, RIP’s, and/or Workflow Software is a plus.

Responsibilities

Operates Large Format Printers: efi Vutek, efi Q3H XP, Canon, Epson
Occasionally operate ancillary Large Format Equipment: Kongsberg, Fotoba, Seal
Build and maintain a strong understanding of Print media and output techniques.
Precisely follow work orders.
Track quantities and versions printed.
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance machine routines.
Inventory and order Ink and Consumables.
Communicate Print requirements to the Prepress Department.
Contribute to Team workshops and training events.
Attend and participate in team production meetings.
Identify and assess quality defects in Media and Print.
Follow standard protocols and contribute to the development of new internal processes.
Provide exceptional service and support to the sales and project management teams.
Handle heavy Rolls and Rigid Sheets of Printing Media.