Large Format Digital Print Operator

About Mile High Graphics
Mile High Graphics is a Denver-based wide format print company. We design, print, and install window graphics, wall graphics, banners, decals, signage, and vehicle wraps for local businesses and national brands. Our production floor runs national retail rollouts, which means hundreds of locations printed to the same standard, on schedule, every time.

Design Everything. Print Anything. Install Anywhere.

The Role
You own print output on our HP Latex fleet. You take print-ready files, RIP and nest them for maximum output and minimum waste, run the printers, and make sure every piece that leaves your station matches the work order and the brand standard.

Equipment You'll Run

• HP Latex R2000 flatbed printer
• HP Latex 2700 and HP Latex 800 roll to roll printers
• ONYX RIP software
• You'll work alongside our Zund G3 L-3200 and Kongsberg cutting tables

Key Responsibilities

Print Production and File Prep

• Receive print-ready files from the design team and verify specs against the work order
• RIP and nest files to maximize printer output and material yield
• Confirm color, scaling, and print settings before every run
• Catch file and production issues before printing to eliminate rework

Printer Operation and Color Management

• Operate latex roll to roll and flatbed printers in a high-volume environment
• Manage printer profiles and keep color consistent across all machines
• Monitor jobs in progress for quality and throughput
• Support lamination and finishing when production needs it

Quality Control

• Inspect printed graphics for color accuracy, defects, and job specs
• Keep quality high without slowing the line
• Track job progress to hit due dates
• Report issues or delays to the Production Manager immediately

Maintenance and Organization

• Perform daily cleaning and preventative maintenance on all printers
• Keep the print area organized and ready for the next job
• Monitor media and ink levels and report inventory needs
• Follow all shop procedures and safety standards

Qualifications

• 2 years in a large format print production environment
• Hands-on experience with latex, UV, or solvent wide format printers (HP Latex strongly preferred)
• RIP software experience (ONYX Thrive a strong plus)
• Experience with color calibration, printer profiling, and print QC
• Working knowledge of large format media, including 3M vinyls, perforated window film, and rigid substrates
• Able to lift 50 lbs and stand for full production shifts
• Sharp attention to detail and fast problem identification
• Dependable, on time, and able to perform in a fast-paced shop
• Comfortable with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Chat)

Why MHG

• Health, dental, and vision insurance, 100% paid by MHG
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO and paid holidays starting day one
• Flexible spending account and health savings account
• Life insurance
• Full-time role with room to grow as we scale
• Modern, well-maintained HP Latex equipment

Pay: $21.00 to $26.00 per hour, based on experience
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Location: In person, Denver, CO (no remote option)

We're looking for an operator who owns their output, communicates clearly with the production team, and takes pride in getting it right the first time.

Pay: $21.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years have you worked as a large format / wide format print operator?
• Which printer types have you personally operated in a production environment (not just observed or trained on)?
• Have you personally operated a flatbed printer printing on rigid substrates such as Coroplast, PVC, aluminum composite, or foam board?
• Which RIP software have you used to prepare and send print jobs?
• Have you built, installed, or edited ICC profiles or media presets for a large format printer?
• This role is Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, in person in Denver, CO. Are you able to work this schedule?
• This role requires lifting up to 50 lbs (media rolls and rigid sheets) and standing for full shifts. Can you perform these duties, with or without reasonable accommodation?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $26