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Outform Group

Plotter / Print Tech

Chicago, IL

JOB SUMMARY The Plotter Technician is responsible for operating and maintaining plotter and printing equipment in the plotter and digital print facilities, ensuring smooth production workflows and ...

Outform Group, Inc.

Plotter / Print Tech

Chicago, IL

$20 - $22/hr

$20.00 to $22.00/hour JOB SUMMARY The Plotter Technician is responsible for operating and maintaining plotter and printing equipment in the plotter and digital print facilities, ensuring smooth ...

Outform Inc

Plotter / Print Tech

Chicago, IL · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

JOB SUMMARY The Plotter Technician is responsible for operating and maintaining plotter and printing equipment in the plotter and digital print facilities, ensuring smooth production workflows and ...

SpeedPro

Print Production Specialist

Sterling, VA · On-site

$16.50 - $22.25/hr

Our operation includes solvent and UV large format printers, laminator, CNC router, and vinyl plotter. The Production Specialist must have a strong hands-on, production-oriented mentality and ...

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Graphic Artist

Phoenix, AZ

$126K - $150K/yr

Graphic Artist graphic artist create ads, flyers and cut files for plotter. also run direct to garment machine. it's 20-30 hours a week. must work at our location 25th St and Thomas Rd. send resume ...

Applied Image

PrePress/PreProduction Operator

Freehold, NJ · On-site

$19.25 - $26/hr

Our Pre-Production department prepares Large Format print, plotter and CNC output, to exacting client specifications. The ideal candidate will be able to troubleshoot, design and develop production ...

Applied Image

PrePress/PreProduction Operator

Freehold, NJ · On-site

$19.25 - $26/hr

Our Pre-Production department prepares Large Format print, plotter and CNC output, to exacting client specifications. The ideal candidate will be able to troubleshoot, design and develop production ...

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How much do plotter jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for plotter in the United States is $66,791.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $78,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a plotter?

A Plotter is responsible for creating detailed technical drawings, blueprints, or schematics used in construction, manufacturing, or engineering projects. They use specialized software and equipment to transfer designs onto large-format prints. Plotters ensure accuracy and clarity in drawings, making them essential for project planning and execution. Their work supports architects, engineers, and designers in producing precise visual representations of ideas.

What are typical daily responsibilities for a plotter?

As a Plotter, your day often involves setting up and operating wide-format printers or plotting machines to reproduce engineering drawings, blueprints, or graphic materials according to client or project specifications. You'll be responsible for reviewing digital files, adjusting print settings, ensuring print quality, and maintaining equipment. Coordinating with engineers, architects, or design teams to clarify requirements or address technical questions is common. Staying organized and managing multiple print jobs simultaneously is important, as deadlines in this role can be tight and accuracy is crucial.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the plotter position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Plotter, strong attention to detail, proficiency in interpreting technical drawings or blueprints, and a high school diploma or equivalent are typically required. Experience with wide-format plotting machines, CAD software, and digital printing tools is often essential, and some positions may prefer candidates with vocational or technical certifications. Excellent organizational skills, reliability, and clear communication help Plotters collaborate effectively and manage workloads efficiently. These abilities are critical for ensuring precise reproduction of plans or graphics, meeting tight deadlines, and supporting the needs of engineers, architects, or print production teams.

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Infographic showing various Plotter job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $66,791 per year, or $32.1 per hour.

Plotter / Print Tech

Outform Group

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Plotter Technician is responsible for operating and maintaining plotter and printing equipment in the plotter and digital print facilities, ensuring smooth production workflows and machine functionality. Main duties include but are not limited to carrying out daily tasks inside the Plotter Room and Digital Print Center as needed, or when requested by Design Development Manager and/or Temp Structural Manager.  Duties also include maintaining cleanliness and inventory of substrate materials, hardware, adhesives and inks inside of the Plotter Room, Digital Print Center, and proofing printers.

DIRECT REPORTS

  • None

SCOPE & ACCOUNTABILITY

  • Assistant in plotter room for any and all functioning tasks that are temp structural related.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Daily cleaning of the Plotter Room including (but not limited to) sweeping up debris, disposing of scrap stock and switching out dumpsters.
  • Keeping items and tools organized and clean. 
  • Maintaining substrate stock levels in Plotter Room, Digital Print Center, and Inventory Racks
  • Maintaining inventory of common stock hardware such as, but not limited to plastic clips, twin stick, fiber tubes, joiners, and pole feet, etc. 
  • Maintaining HP Latex Printer Paper, and Ink levels
  • Set up, operate, and troubleshoot large format plotters and related printing/cutting machinery
  • Communicating any need for repairs to Development Manager, and executing or overseeing repairs (via manufacturer support) as needed
  • Performing the following as requested by the Structural Design Team:
    • Mounting prints to substrates
    • Running plotters
    • Creating and packing cartons (also as needed for Permanent/DPM Teams)
  • Running any partial or full small-run Production jobs on plotters, as scheduled
  • Recording all completed tasks in departmental Smartsheet schedule promptly and accurately

KEY INTERFACES (NON-REPORTING)

This role interfaces with many departments and requests; including and not limited to the structural design department, preflight department, Account Project Managers, Development Project Managers, and parts of plant production. All request for the plotter tech assistant are first vetted by the structural design manager.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Success in this role will be measured against metrics including but not limited to:

  • Taking direction
  • Communication
  • Technologically adept
  • Organizational skills

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Strong verbal and verbal communication skills
  • Basic technical training in plotters and digital printing techniques and equipment
  • Attention to detail and the ability to adhere to established production quality standards
  • Demonstrates consistent adherence to safety protocols when handling materials, machinery, and tools, ensuring all operations are performed with the utmost care to prevent injury and equipment damage at all times
  • Must be able to speak and write in English
  • Certification to operate forklifts, mechanical hand trucks, and basic hand jack training

LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

This role requires being able to multitask. Taking responsibility of prioritizing items on the assistant schedule. Taking ownership of inventory. While also taking direction and management from all temporary design team.

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