Print Production Operator

Print OperatorWe are Blueprint Studios—Architects of Vibrant Experiences. At Blueprint Studios, we believe the key to our success is our team of passionate designers, craftspeople, and professionals who share our core values of vision, innovation, excellence, and integrity. We seek people who can think big and deliver on the smallest details.This is an on-site position in our growing Las Vegas facility.Position Overview:The Print Operator must be organized, committed, hardworking and persistent with strict attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience working in a sign shop or print production environment, specifically with cutting and installing various substrates. An interest in graphic design and familiarity with printing materials and processes is beneficial.Key Responsibilities:Handles day-to-day print production projects, works on multiple projects simultaneously.Observes proper material handling from start to finish to prevent damage to large format prints or substrates.Performs finishing operations such as installs in house and on site.Accurately prepares substrates for material application, including cutting, painting, laminating, cleaning, and maintaining proper storage of substrates for material application.Ensures proper and strict quality control from start to finish by accurately reading and interpreting work orders, proofing for errors or unacceptable standards (bubbles, ragged edges, loose seams), and inspection for final delivery.Operates various printing machines, maintains proper fit and settings, and feeds material into machines.Reports inventory levels and the stock of various substrates and lamination materials to be reordered to the manager.Unloads and stores all printing materials, cleans, and maintains storage areas, properly stores rigid substrates, and organizes storage racks.Keeps the production area neat, clean, and organized, including sweeping, taking out the trash, and general clean up on a daily basis.Assists in coordinating installs with Fabrication and Operations for tight deadlines and fast turnarounds.Trouble shoots and performs on-site installations professionally and accurately without supervision.Carefully tallies and packages all finished items for delivery or shipping, so they do not get damaged in transit.Required Skills and Qualifications:High School Diploma or GED required1 – 2 years sign making experience desiredAbility to work occasional overtime as neededGeneral Knowledge of Caldera desiredGeneral knowledge of Zund CNC machine desiredExpert knowledge of MAC OS XAbility to work in fast-paced environment while maintaining a high degree of accuracyAbility to work under pressure to produce high-volume, high-quality work for each task with minimal supervision and few mistakesGeneral knowledge of large format printingGeneral knowledge of Adobe Illustrator desiredBilingual (English/Spanish) would be helpful, but not requiredOther duties as assignedPhysical Requirements: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.Reasonable accommodation may be made to ensure individuals with disabilities perform the crucial functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear.The employee is required to stand, walk, and use hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb or crawlThe employee may need to lift and/or move up to 80 - 90 lbs.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close visionEmployee Benefits:Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsurancePet Insurance14 days of Paid Time OffCompany-Paid Life InsuranceShort & Long-term Disability InsuranceAccidental and Critical Illness Insurance401k PlanEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Employee DiscountsA Great Team Environment!Equal Employment Opportunity:At Blueprint Studios, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions) national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.