Small Format Operator (Print)

Job Description

Job Description

Thomas Printworks is searching for a talented individual to work on our Production team. This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic, fast learner with a 'can-do', positive, and cheerful attitude to join a stable company. You must be efficient, capable of multitasking, and possess the ability to apply your experience and knowledge to new and changing situations. The successful candidate will be a multitasker and possess the ability to meet deadlines. This is a Small Format Operator position based out of our  Phoenix, AZ  location.

About Our Company: We are a privately held diversified printing services company with annual revenues of almost $65 million. We have been in business for 70 years, with over 20 locations operating throughout Texas, Arizona, Florida, and Minnesota.

Thomas Printworks truly is “Everything Print” – From custom printed wallpaper, canvas art, wall graphics, stadium graphics, museum mounted prints, marketing collateral, banner graphics, vehicle graphics, direct mail, and much more.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the production and coordination of high-quality color print documents, according to customer specifications. Operating high-speed color Digital printers such as Canon, Xerox, and Konica Minolta machines or equivalent as needed. Scheduling work assignments and maintenance of equipment within the department. Maintaining productivity and quality standards as established by Production Management.

Duties:

• Ensure completion of projects (must be able to prioritize)
• Send print-ready files to various printers through both automated and custom workflows
• Ensure established processes are followed within the department
• Facilitate quality control in the digital printing process
• Schedule work for others within the department
• Operate and maintain digital printers
• Follow preventative maintenance routines on machinery as required
• Collaborate with Production Management on ideas for improvement

Qualifications and Skills:

• Previous experience with high-volume digital printing required
• Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret specific work instructions.
• Well organized and extremely detail-oriented.
• Ability to properly run various printers
• Ability to maintain an orderly workflow and prioritize assignments
• Strong leadership ability with effective communication skills
• Strong problem-solving with sound judgment ability
• Ability to effectively develop and train others

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent (preferred but not required)
• Intermediate/Advanced PC knowledge
• Basic math skills
• May be required to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Thomas Printworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employee applicant background check and drug screening are required. We invite you to check out our website at to learn more about our company.

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