Printer Lead - Yellowstone National Park

Xanterra Travel Collection • Mammoth, WY

9d • $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Print Shop Lead is responsible for the production of a wide variety of printed and graphic art products. Create, design, and edit graphic art to fit the needs of park-wide departments. Some independence is exercised in determining procedures and scheduling of operations.

Requirements

• Proficient in the operation of all print shop equipment. Must have artistic, graphics and lay-out skills.
• Proficient in time and cost management.
• Proficiency in the techniques and methods needed to produce camera ready work for printing.
• Must have a good fundamental knowledge of the photographic process involved with printing.
• Proficient in the use of art materials and tools required to produce high quality work.
• Proficient in the techniques of silk screening including the proper use of air brush equipment.
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign.
• Knowledge about copyright and production laws.
• Must be capable of lifting objects weighing up to 70 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for at least 8 hours.
• Must be able to bend over, push, pull and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to move pallets and over-sized boxes of uncut paper that are warehoused at Support Services as needed, several times a week in the high demand season.
• 8-10 hour shifts working at the computer on layouts are regularly needed.

Responsibilities

• In-plant printing of menus, promotional materials, informational materials, employment applications and office forms.
• Design and produce printer ready work required for the in-plant production of materials.
• Assemble recognition plaques, formatting posters and certificates.
• Design and fabricate all types of operational and promotional signs.
• Responsible for the lay-out, graphics and artwork for special projects.
• Responsible for charging the cost of paper and supplies used in the completion of each job back to the departments requisitioning work.
• Maintain and control an adequate inventory of paper and printing supplies in stock for immediate and future use.
• Ability to safely operate the following equipment; cameras, plate maker, paper collator, paper folder, paper cutter, paper drill, photo offset duplicators, high capacity digital copier, wide format printer.
• Inspects work in progress and finished materials to see that quality & quantity standards are met.
• Communicate & prioritize printing needs with every department and all levels of management within the Company.
• Ability to train, supervise, and direct the work of a staff of printing personnel.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, well-organized shop.
• Document & prioritize incoming & outgoing jobs.
• Serves as a liaison between print-shop assistants, park-wide departments stakeholders, and Support Services Manager.
• Able to build relationships with a variety of stakeholders to develop ideas, strategies, and create an end product that fit those needs.
• Explain functionality between departments to part time & seasonal workers.
• Ability to resolve problems with outside vendors, equipment, and accountants.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Learning and Development Program
• Free Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Park pass
• Employee Recreation Program (recreation centers, athletics, gear rentals, seminars, van trips, hiking, and more)
• Access to discounted services at Yellowstone Medical Clinics operated by STGi.
• Employee discounts at local gateway communities
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• $350 Referral Bonus Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed