Production Operator Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:
The Production Operator Specialist is responsible for producing, handling, and finishing fine art prints and artwork using specialized printing and imaging equipment. This role requires strong attention to detail, color accuracy, quality control, and knowledge of fine art materials and production processes. The specialist works closely with artists, photographers, designers, and production teams to ensure exceptional results that meet client and company standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate large-format fine art printers and related production equipment.
• Select appropriate fine art papers, canvases, and specialty media.
• Inspect finished prints for quality, consistency, and defects.
• Handle, package, and store artwork using archival standards.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of printing equipment.
• Maintain production schedules while meeting deadlines.
• Collaborate with artists, photographers, and customers to achieve desired results.
• Follow workplace safety procedures and maintain a clean production environment.
• Keep accurate production records and inventory of materials.

Additional Key Responsibilities

• Measure, cut, and assemble custom frames for artwork and photography.
• Run a CNC Machine/Power tools
• Mat, mount, and frame artwork using archival-quality materials and techniques.
• Handle delicate artwork with care to prevent damage during framing and installation.
• Select appropriate frame styles, matting, and glazing based on artwork specifications and customer preferences.
• Inspect completed framed pieces to ensure quality, alignment, and professional presentation.
• Package framed artwork for shipping, delivery, or gallery display.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Photography, or a related field preferred.
• Experience with large-format printers such as Epson, Canon, or HP. and CNC a machine
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop.
• Understanding of color management and print production techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and quality control.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to lift and move artwork and materials (up to 50 lbs if required).
• Experience in fine art printing or digital print production is preferred.

Skills:

• Fine art printing techniques
• Equipment, operation and maintenance
• Quality assurance
• Time management
• Problem-solving
• Team collaboration
• Customer service

Full time- base schedule is 8am – 5:00pm Monday through Friday
Hours also include infrequent weekends and evenings as dictated by business needs and supervisor. Work Location
Onsite

Physical Demands:
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.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time.
Occasionally required to climb ladders, sit, stoop, kneel, squat, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), work near moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate.