Digital Wide Format Print Operator

Benefits/Perks:

• Initial and ongoing training 
• Competitive compensation
• Medical Health Insurance 
• Dental, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long-term Disability supplemental insurance at no cost to the employee
• Vacation 1 week for 1 year of service, 2 weeks for two years of service
• 24 hours of PTO
• 6 paid holidays per year
• 401K Plan after one year of service
• Indoor and comfortable working environment

Company Overview:
A locally owned and nationally recognized Signage, Printing, and Marketing Services company in the St. Petersburg area is looking for an experienced Wide Format Specialist Experienced Expert & Installer

We have a fast-paced, creative, and flexible work environment that empowers our employees to contribute and work independently with a solid team of experienced professionals.

We work with a dynamic and exciting client base who challenge us to produce the best signage to represent their organizations from ground signs to channel lettering and everything in between. With the tools and technologies provided, we focus on putting our energy toward creating a remarkably unparalleled experience for each and every customer. 

This is where our Production Team comes in! 


Job Summary: 
Our Wide Format Printing Operator will work closely with our customer service team, providing support with the goal of increasing customer satisfaction.

Responsibility Overview: 

• Understanding of signage and graphics media and substrates.
• Proficient use of sign production and finishing equipment.
• Prepare substrates for application. This may include cutting, painting, laminating, cleaning, and maintaining the substrates for application.
• Weed excess vinyl from computer-cut images. Weeding techniques vary with size, type of vinyl, and complexity of the image. Know how and when to use each technique.
• Perform quality assurance measures pre-construction and post-construction by accurately reading and interpreting all Work Orders and then proofing for errors or unacceptable standards (bubbles, lines, color variation, rough pixelated edges, low-resolution files).
• Perform all finishing operations such as laminating, trimming, and/or mounting printed pieces.
• Operate the laminator while maintaining proper fit and settings.
• Maintain a sufficient inventory of media, laminates, and substrates.
• Maintain production rate consistency; meet or exceed established minimum rates per hour.

Skills we are looking for:

• You must be able to operate and have previous experience with a roll-to-roll and a flatbed printer. Also CNC experience
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs., work with power tools, and use a ladder comfortably
• Presentable, dependable, reliable, show up to work, and detail-oriented
• Must be motivated, energetic, and able to problem solve on site

Skills desired, but not required:

• Vehicle wrap & installation experience is a plus
• Production experience in a Sign Shop environment