PRESS OPERATOR, LARGE FORMAT

DCG ONE•Upper Marlboro, MD

2d•$23 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Large Format Operator runs and maintains a range of large-format output devices, including 3.2-meter UV hybrid and flatbed printers and 63-inch roll-to-roll printers. The role requires maintaining high-quality standards and balancing workloads in a fast-paced environment. Basic troubleshooting, following work orders, and communicating machine conditions are important, along with attention to detail and a team-centered approach. The position is based at DCG ONE East in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, and is scheduled Monday through Friday from 2 PM to 10 PM. The employer seeks someone reliable and flexible who can work overtime and weekends.

Requirements

At least two years of experience operating large-, wide-, or grand-format printers.
Basic electro-mechanical skills.
Ability to judge print and end-product quality.
Color assessment ability.
Initiative to grow professionally.
Team-oriented approach, resourcefulness, personal credibility, and problem-solving ability.
Passion for print.
Hand dexterity and strength.
Ability to talk and hear while performing job duties.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb throughout the day.
Ability to frequently lift or move items weighing over 50 pounds.
Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Flexibility in work hours may be required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, RIPs, and/or workflow software.

Responsibilities

Operate large-format printers, including EFI VUTEk, EFI Q3H XP, Canon, and Epson equipment.
Occasionally operate ancillary large-format equipment, including Kongsberg, Fotoba, and Seal equipment.
Build and maintain a strong understanding of print media and output techniques.
Follow work orders precisely.
Track quantities and versions printed.
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly machine maintenance 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 service and support to sales and project management teams.
Handle heavy rolls and rigid sheets of printing media.
Perform basic troubleshooting and communicate machine conditions.