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About the Role
This Production Technician position is temp to perm with the opportunity for full-time hire for the right candidate.
Responsibilities
- Operate large format printers, plotters, laminators, and other sign production equipment.
- Prepare, load, and unload print media including vinyl, banner material, paper, canvas, and specialty substrates.
- Monitor print jobs to ensure quality, color accuracy, and production efficiency.
- Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of printers and equipment.
- Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and report major problems as needed.
- Maintain production schedules and ensure jobs are completed on time.
- Laminate printed graphics using cold and heat-assisted laminators.
- Trim, weed, mount, and finish printed materials.
- Apply graphics to substrates including PVC, aluminum, acrylic, corrugated plastic, foam board, and other sign materials.
- Cut materials using hand tools and power equipment.
- Package completed products for delivery, shipping, or installation.
- Inspect finished products for quality control and accuracy before release.
- Use sign-making and graphics software to prepare files for production.
- Review artwork and customer files for proper sizing, resolution, and production requirements.
- Scale, adjust, and organize digital files for printing.
- Operate RIP software to manage print queues and printer workflows.
- Maintain digital production records and job documentation.
- Assist with basic graphic design modifications when needed.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized production environment.
- Track inventory of media, inks, laminates, substrates, and supplies.
- Assist with receiving shipments and organizing materials.
- Follow all company safety procedures and equipment operating guidelines.
- Collaborate with team members to prioritize projects and meet deadlines.
- Support other production and installation activities as required.
Requirements
- Experience operating large format printers, cutters, laminators, or related production equipment preferred.
- Basic to intermediate computer skills.
- Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CorelDRAW, FlexiSIGN, Onyx, or similar software is a plus.
- Ability to read work orders, measurements, and production specifications.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand and power tools safely.
- Ability to troubleshoot basic production equipment issues.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and move throughout the workday.
- Comfortable working around production equipment and machinery.
- Ability to handle large rolls of media and oversized sign materials.
- Possess good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
Skills
- Large format printing
- Plotter operation
- Laminator operation
- Sign production equipment operation
- Print media preparation
- Quality monitoring
- Color accuracy
- Production efficiency
- Equipment maintenance
- Equipment cleaning
- Troubleshooting
- Production scheduling
- Lamination
- Graphic trimming
- Graphic weeding
- Graphic mounting
- Substrate application
- Hand tool usage
- Power equipment usage
- Product packaging
- Quality control
- Sign-making software
- Graphics software
- File preparation for production
- Artwork review
- RIP software operation
- Print queue management
- Workflow management
- Digital production record keeping
- Graphic design modification
- Inventory tracking
- Shipment receiving
- Material organization
- Safety procedures
- Team collaboration
- Project prioritization
- Deadline management
- Installation support
- Adobe Illustrator
- Photoshop
- CorelDRAW
- FlexiSIGN
- Onyx
- Color management
- Print production workflows
- Vinyl application
- Graphic mounting
Location
- North Bergen
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Temp to Perm
- In Person
Experience Level
- Entry Level
Salary/Compensations
- $20-$23/hr.