Print Operator

TWENTY2 WALLPAPER & TEXTILES•Naugatuck, CT

1d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

TWENTY2 is a female-led, high end private label wallpaper and textiles production company. We are a full service wallpaper and textiles partner, our design driven team provides development and manufacturing expertise for private label collections and custom projects. We put our knowledge to work for our partners; when they succeed, so do we. We are hiring for a full-time, on site Print Operator to join our growing team. The Print Operator is responsible for the hands-on production of wallpaper and textile orders, working independently to meet daily deadlines while maintaining TWENTY2's standard for print clarity, color accuracy, and craftsmanship. Beyond running the printers, the Operator owns the lean, efficient use of materials once they reach the floor, and the routine calibration and preventive care that keeps equipment running well between service visits. Print Operators are cross-trained across both wallpaper and textile lines, growing proficiency over time following the training curriculum.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Wide format printing experience preferred
Experience with RIP software (e.g., Print Factory, Caldera, or similar) preferred
Experience with basic printer calibration and preventive maintenance
Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles (5S or similar)
Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop/Creative Suite a plus
Ability to lift 70 lbs with aid; able to use ladders and small equipment
Ability to learn proprietary software; strong organizational and prioritization skills
Comfortable in a fast-paced environment; self-starting mentality
Able to work independently and as part of a team

Nice To Haves

Wide format printing experience
Experience with RIP software (e.g., Print Factory, Caldera, or similar)
Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop/Creative Suite

Responsibilities

Independently produce assigned orders across wallpaper and/or textile printers as trained, meeting deadlines
Set up printers for daily orders: correct material selection/preparation, ink loading and switching each morning
Prepare and accurately send production jobs to assigned printers using RIP software - settings, quantities, production notes, tape, core size, paperwork, and job status tracking
Remove completed orders and deliver to quality inspection, marking job status accurately and in real time within production software (e.g., ERP) to keep job visibility current for the company
Send and verify color match swatches; flag missing swatches to color matchers
Continuously inspect active print runs for clarity, color consistency, banding, fabric skewing, and ink coverage; immediately flag defects to the Lead.
Own ink inventory management for assigned printers - predicting and monitoring usage, tracking levels, and triggering reorders before running low
Own strategic, lean use of ground material once pulled for production - efficient nesting, cutting, and job sequencing to minimize waste
Consult the Print Operator Lead before committing specialty or limited stock material to a run
Apply lean manufacturing principles (5S, waste reduction, efficient workflow) to daily production practices
Perform routine printer calibration to maintain print and color accuracy
Perform basic preventive maintenance (e.g., carriage rod lubrication) as part of regular printer care
Monitor printer function throughout the day; flag any issue beyond routine care to the Printer Maintenance Specialist
Assist fellow operators with loading/unloading printers and end-of-day preparation across both lines
Maintain a clean, organized studio environment
Work overtime as needed; respond promptly to production-related requests
Assist peers with heavy roll loading/unloading, cross-train on new equipment, support broader team production goals, and provide backup support to the Finishing department (e.g., roll cutting, memo sample prep) as needed