Digitization Technician - Draper UT

Digitization Technician

Location:

Draper, UT, on‑site only. Full‑time, Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Reports to:

Imaging Operations Manager. Temporary contract for 6–8 months. Compensation: $17.00 per hour. This position is not eligible for Ancestry benefits.

At Ancestry, we help people discover and preserve their family stories. As a Digitization Technician, you will work with historical documents, specialized scanning equipment, and digital workflows to create accurate, high‑quality digital images.

• Digitize archival documents according to Ancestry’s imaging and quality standards.
• Inspect scanned images to verify accuracy, completeness, and image quality.
• Track production progress and maintain detailed quality records, spreadsheets, and logs.
• Organize, process, and securely transmit digital image files.
• Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting on scanning equipment.
• Complete image processing, file organization, and metadata management tasks.
• Follow established SOPs and communicate quality concerns or process improvement ideas to Leads.
• Collaborate with teammates to meet production goals and project deadlines.
• Handle valuable historical records with care and professionalism.

• Experienced in document digitization, scanning, imaging technology, or related production workflows.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Detail‑oriented with exceptional accuracy and consistency.
• Self‑motivated and comfortable working independently within a collaborative team.
• Tech‑savvy and quick to learn new software and equipment.
• A problem‑solver who can identify and resolve workflow issues before they arise.
• Background in Photography, Library & Information Science, Archival Studies, History, or Museum Studies is a plus.

• Ability to sit for extended periods and perform repetitive hand and wrist movements.
• Ability to lift up to 25–30 pounds.
• Ability to distinguish fine visual detail and accurately evaluate image quality.

You take pride in accurate, high‑quality work; you are dependable, thrive in structured environments, and find meaning in preserving historical records for future generations.

Ancestry is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Ancestry will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.