Print Operative

Print Operator

Uxbridge, UB8

Salary: £28,000

No specific key skills required but some experience in the print industry would be an advantage

Your perspective: 

• Private Healthcare after 12 months of continuous service

• Employee supported volunteering 

• Enhanced family leave provision 

• Perkbox and Employee assistance Programme 

• Company sick pay 

• Employee recognition scheme 

• Generous employee referral scheme 

• Mentoring support and training initiatives 

• Access to state-of-the-art technology 

• Global presence and opportunities worldwide 


• Long Service Programme 

Position Overview

The Digital Print Operator II is responsible for pre-press and producing and finishing printed graphics on substrates using multiple high-end printing and finishing equipment.  This position reports to the Manager, Graphic Production. 

Key Job Responsibilities 

Graphic Production

• Print on specified substrate using various printing equipment (i.e., factory software, RIP files, digital files). 


• Loading and offloading substrate from printing equipment.


• Inspect printed materials for accuracy and quality control.


• Provide finishing to printed substrates including cutting, hems, gromets, sewing, edging and assembly.


• Apply printed graphics to fabricated items as needed.


• Package and prepare completed graphics to be sent to show site.


• Work directly with the graphic detailers and department manager ensuring quality and accuracy. 


• Ensure substrate inventory is accurately recorded and consistently maintained.


• Perform basic daily maintenance on all equipment.


• Provide on-site installation services if required.


• Meet tight deadlines while maintaining quality.


• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.


• Other duties as assigned.

Safety

• Follow all applicable OSHA and corporate safety protocols and regulations.


• Maintain a safe working environment by maintaining a clean, organized workspace.


• Inspect equipment prior to use to ensure proper setup and alignment.

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required


• Associate degree or higher in graphic design or proven experience in related field


• 3+ years of experience in print shop production or graphic related position


• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign


• Experience with windows-based computer operating systems


• Experience with any Adobe Creative Suite programs is a plus


• Ability to work and interact with multiple departments


• Possess good communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Competencies

Deliver World Class Service

• Hospitality


• Ownership

Do The Right Thing

• Instills Trust


• Safety Conscious

Drive Results

• Action Oriented

See The Big Picture

• Tech Savvy

Value People

• Communicates Effectively

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Work Environment

Warehouse

Work is performed at a shop/warehouse environment. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines as defined by Hargrove based in a warehouse environment and when traveling, on an individual venue or a representation of venues in that city or area. When in the shop/warehouse, work will be completed in an environment with exposure to outdoor temperatures and to dirt, sand and/or dust. The working conditions will vary between moderately quiet to noisy volumes. Team members may use high-end audio-visual equipment and electrical components. Working times may include irregular hours and on-call status including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The above information on this description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job.  While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.