What are the responsibilities and job description for the Apprentice Large Format Print Operator position at AlphaGraphics US 219?
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Benefits
We are actively seeking an Apprentice Large Format Print Operator to join us full-time. More than anything, we are looking for a highly collaborative and dependable teammate who is driven by the opportunity to contribute to the success of a local business. We are a small, passionate, and fast-paced team that is fully invested in the success of our company, and we value contributions from each team member.
Overview
An Apprentice Large Format Print Operator assists in setting up, maintaining, and running industrial-grade printers to produce banners, signage, and other graphics.
Primary Responsibilities
At AlphaGraphics, we offer careers for everyone! Whether you are just starting out, looking for that next great growth opportunity, or seeking a change, we have exciting roles to suit you.
We pride ourselves on our training programs in management, sales, operations, print, signs, design, and marketing. Join us with or without experience, and we will succeed together as a team!
We invite EVERYONE to apply!
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
We are actively seeking an Apprentice Large Format Print Operator to join us full-time. More than anything, we are looking for a highly collaborative and dependable teammate who is driven by the opportunity to contribute to the success of a local business. We are a small, passionate, and fast-paced team that is fully invested in the success of our company, and we value contributions from each team member.
Overview
An Apprentice Large Format Print Operator assists in setting up, maintaining, and running industrial-grade printers to produce banners, signage, and other graphics.
Primary Responsibilities
- Machine Operation: Assist in setting up and operating roll-to-roll and flatbed large format printers.
- File Preparation: Learn to use RIP software and basic design tools (Adobe Illustrator/InDesign) to format, resize, and prepare customer files for printing.
- Material Handling: Load and unload heavy substrates (vinyl, canvas, laminate) and change out ink systems safely.
- Quality Control: Inspect printed items for color accuracy, banding, or imperfections prior to final delivery.
- Finishing Tasks: Perform trimming, mounting, laminating, and grommeting on finished products under supervision.
- Equipment Maintenance: Assist with the performance of daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance, including cleaning printheads and maintaining machine components.
- Installs: Assist with the installation of large format graphics both indoors and outdoors.
- Other: Perform other duties as assigned.
- Strong attention to detail to help maintain the highest standards of quality production.
- Comfortable with change in a variety of situations.
- Ability to assist with completing multiple projects at once in a fast-paced environment.
- A positive attitude and willingness to do whatever it takes to complete the project.
- Able to professionally work with verbal direction.
- Accomplishes all tasks thoroughly and thoughtfully.
- Expresses ideas, listens to others effectively, and freely asks questions.
- Strong ability to work with your hands.
- Willingness to assist with meeting tight deadlines.
- Eager to learn, self-starting attitude, and high attention to detail.
- Willingness to follow policies and procedures and to maintain a clean and safe work area.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to understand measurements and perform basic math/unit conversions.
- Comfortable standing for long periods and physically lifting/moving materials weighing up to 60 lbs.
- Basic computer skills.
At AlphaGraphics, we offer careers for everyone! Whether you are just starting out, looking for that next great growth opportunity, or seeking a change, we have exciting roles to suit you.
We pride ourselves on our training programs in management, sales, operations, print, signs, design, and marketing. Join us with or without experience, and we will succeed together as a team!
We invite EVERYONE to apply!
- AlphaGraphics centers (locations) are independently owned and operated. The posted positions are offered by individual franchisees who interview, hire, manage and pay the employees hired for positions in a specific local location (center) through their specific business.
Salary : $14 - $17