Print Operator, Large Format Printing

Company: Blueprint Studios
Location: Las Vegas
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

At Blueprint Studios, we believe that the key to our success is our employees. Our team is made up of passionate designers, craftspeople and professionals who share our core values of vision, innovation, excellence, and integrity. We seek people who can think the big ideas and deliver upon the small details. If you are creative, adaptive, and talented, then you might have found a home with us!

JOB SUMMARY: The Print Operator must be organized, committed, hardworking and persistent, strict attention to detail is critical. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience working in a sign shop or print production environment, especially with cutting and installing various substrates. An interest in graphic design and familiarity with printing materials and processes is beneficial.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Observes proper material handling from start to finish to prevent damage to large format prints or substrates.
Performs finishing operations such as laminating and/or mounting of printed pieces.
Accurately prepares substrates for material application, including cutting, painting, laminating, cleaning and maintaining proper storage of substrates for material application.
Ensures proper and strict quality control form control from start to finish by accurately reading and interpreting work orders, proofing for errors or unacceptable standards (bubbles, ragged edges, loose seams), and inspection for final delivery.
Operates various printing machines, maintains proper fit and settings, and feeds material into machines.
Reports inventory levels and the stock of various substrates and lamination materials to be reordered to the manager.
Unloads and stores all printing materials, cleans and maintains storage areas, properly stores rigid substrates, and organizes storage racks.
Works on multiple projects simultaneously and manages on or off-site installations.
Keeps the production area for on-site, and or in-house installations, neat, clean and organized, including sweeping, taking out the trash, and general clean up on a daily basis.
Organizes, cleans and sorts essential tools for various finishing techniques.
Assists in coordinating installs with Fabrication and Operations for tight deadlines and fast turnarounds.
Handles day-to-day print production projects.
Trouble shoots and performs on-site installations professionally and accurately without supervision.
Assists with site inspections to troubleshoot any installation issues or problems.
Maintains a clean, safe, and well organized work environment at all times.
Develops a system to eliminate any issues associated with inconsistences in fabrication.
Carefully tallies and packages all finished items for delivery or shipping so they do not get damaged in transit.
Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED required
1 - 2 years sign making experience desired
Ability to work occasional overtime as needed
Expert knowledge of MAC OS X
Working knowledge of Windows
Ability to work in fast-paced environment while maintaining a high degree of accuracy
Ability to work under pressure to produce high volume, high quality work for each task with minimal supervision and few mistakes
General knowledge of large format printing
General knowledge of Adobe CS desired
Bilingual (English/Spanish) would be helpful, but not required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to ensure individuals with disabilities to perform the crucial functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear.
Must be able to operator a computer, desktop or laptop, or computer connected to printing machinery.
The employee is required to stand, walk, and use hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb or crawl
The employee may need to lift and/or move up to 80 - 90 lbs.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Must be able to lift/handle a wide variety of equipment and materials related to printing.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Full-time employees are eligible for benefits the first of the month after 60 days of employment. In addition to paid holidays and up to 14 days of paid vacation your first year with us, we offer the following benefits:

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Pet Insurance
Company-paid life insurance with additional insurance available
Short & Long-term Disability Insurance
Accidental and Critical Illness Insurance
401k Plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discounts
A Great Team Environment!

ABOUT US

Blueprint Studios is a nationally renowned special event design, production and rentals firm, long known for our expertise in establishing industry trends, coupled with a keen client focus and responsiveness. We specialize in delivering products and services to a continuously growing base of clients that range from some of the most prominent corporations to a luxury social customer base.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. Our team is made up of passionate designers, craftspeople and professionals who share our core values of vision, innovation, excellence, and integrity. We are looking for people who can think the big ideas and deliver upon the small details.

Learn more about who we are and what we do at https://www.blueprintstudios.com/ or check us out on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/blueprintstudiosevents.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

Blueprint Studios provides equal employment opportunities(EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Blueprint Studios expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.%129525% %%admin%%

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