Print Production Operator

Print Operator We are Blueprint StudiosArchitects 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 required 1 2 years sign making experience desired Ability to work occasional overtime as needed General Knowledge of Caldera desired General knowledge of Zund CNC machine desired Expert knowledge of MAC OS X Ability to work in fast-paced environment while maintaining a high degree of accuracy Ability to work under pressure to produce high-volume, high-quality work for each task with minimal supervision and few mistakes General knowledge of large format printing General knowledge of Adobe Illustrator desired Bilingual (English/Spanish) would be helpful, but not required Other duties as assigned Physical 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 crawl The employee may need to lift and/or move up to 80 - 90 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision Employee Benefits: Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Pet Insurance 14 days of Paid Time Off Company-Paid Life Insurance Short & Long-term Disability Insurance Accidental and Critical Illness Insurance 401k Plan Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee Discounts A 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.