Large Format Print Specialist

Large Format Print Specialist – Alpha Graphics Northbrook / Deerfield

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As an established leader in the Printing, Marketing, and Design industries, our mission is to partner with customers from Mom‑and‑Pop shops to Fortune 50 organizations and provide them with the tools and expertise needed to grow their businesses.

Our tight‑knit team in Alpha Graphics – US333 is actively seeking a Large Format Print Specialist to join us full time. The diverse product offerings at Alpha Graphics require an understanding of printing, finishing, sign application, and installation. Our Large Format Print Specialist will be responsible for all aspects of digital print production, including the management of our large format printers and equipment.

More than anything, we’re looking for a highly‑collaborative and dependable teammate that is driven by the opportunity to contribute to the success of a local business. We are a small, passionate, and fast‑paced team that is fully invested in the success of our company, and we value contributions from each team member.

• Operate press and miscellaneous bindery equipment
• Digital Print Production
• Print Bindery & Finishing
• Post‑Press Equipment
• Large Format & Sign Finishing with installation when necessary
• Understanding of large format design and execution is a plus: setting up files for cut vinyl, analyzing files for large signage, and understanding differences in substrates including vehicle wraps and custom vinyl installations
• Other essential functions needed to provide the highest quality customer service and product output

• 2+ years of experience operating wide format printers and associated equipment for commercial sign companies or printers
• Proven understanding or experience using equipment including large format digital printers, UV flatbed printers, roll‑to‑roll printers, vinyl printers, laminators, and flatbed routers
• Positive, professional attitude
• Strong work ethic
• Problem‑solving skills
• Cooperative interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work quickly and neatly while multi‑tasking
• Basic math skills and ability to use a computer
• Ability to lift 5 lbs safely and work over a waist‑high table
• Strong multi‑tasking ability
• Effective communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to follow instructions and prioritize workload

• Competitive Compensation
• Flexible Scheduling
• Hard work, collaboration, humanity, fun, and laughter
• Career path development

The employer posting this position, evaluating potential candidates, and making all hiring decisions is an independently owned and operated Alpha Graphics, Inc. franchisee. If hired, the Franchisee will be your employer, not Alpha Graphics, Inc. or any of its affiliates or any other franchisees.

Alpha Graphics centers (locations) are independently owned and operated. The posted positions are offered by individual franchisees who interview, hire, manage and pay the employees hired for positions in a specific local location (center) through their specific business.