Digitization Technician - Draper UT

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Ancestry is looking for a project-based temporary Digitization Technician to work on a contract basis in Draper, UT.

On-site only (not a remote or work-from-home position)

Full-time, Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Imaging Operations Manager

Temporary contract - 3 months

$17.00 per hour

This is a temporary contract position and is not eligible for Ancestry benefits.

At Ancestry, we’re passionate about helping people discover, preserve, and connect with their family stories. As a Digitization Technician, you’ll play an important role in that mission — working with historical documents, specialized scanning equipment, and digital workflows to create accurate, high-quality digital images. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, technically proficient, and thrives in a structured, production-focused environment.

Success here means balancing speed with precision, following established standards, and taking genuine pride in the quality of your work.

• 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 — exceptional accuracy and consistency in everything you do
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently within a collaborative team
• Tech-savvy and quick to learn new software and equipment
• A…