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FastSigns

Graphic Design

El Cajon, CA · On-site

$18/hr

Operate the large format, full color printer, plotter, laminator, and application table, including loading and unloading materials, and ensuring the use of accurate settings. * Maintain accurate ...

Boydcorp

Machine Operator

San Jose, CA · On-site

$20/hr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This will be a hybrid roll between operating a plotter cutter and assisting in the ink department.**This is a part-time swing shift position, 25 to 30 hours/week** Responsibilities * Receive and ...

Boyd

$20/hr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This will be a hybrid roll between operating a plotter cutter and assisting in the ink department. **This is a part-time swing shift position, 25 to 30 hours/week** Responsibilities * Receive and ...

Boyd

Machine Operator

San Jose, CA

$20/hr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This will be a hybrid roll between operating a plotter cutter and assisting in the ink department. **This is a part-time swing shift position, 25 to 30 hours/week** Responsibilities * Receive and ...

AB InBev

Graphics Specialists

Pomona, CA · On-site

$18.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Print and assemble signs and banners utilizing PC hardware (color plotter/printer, laminator, printers, etc.) and software (Corel Draw, EFI, Smart Stream) * Complete requests printed from the design ...

AB InBev

Graphics Specialists

Pomona, CA

$18.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Print and assemble signs and banners utilizing PC hardware (color plotter/printer, laminator, printers, etc.) and software (Corel Draw, EFI, Smart Stream) * Complete requests printed from the design ...

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.

CAD Drafting Technician

Oakland, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Operate plotter, printer, scanner, and other input/output devices; and * Proofread CAD drawings for accuracy, format, and grammar. REPORTING RELATIONSHIP AND LOCATION * Work will be performed under ...

Eaton

Manufacturing Team Lead - 2nd Shift

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Experience in set-up and use of XY plotter, oscilloscopes, and pressure transducer. * Solder certification. * Electric Static Discharge certification. * Experience working in FAA environment. * Tool ...

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How much do plotter jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for plotter in California is $65,916.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,300.00 and $77,000.00 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 California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 86% In-person, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,916 per year, or $31.7 per hour.

Sr. Graphic Designer / Sr. Production Specialist/Sr. Installer

FASTSIGNS® of Inglewood / LAX, CA

Inglewood, CA • On-site

$67K - $92K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 hours ago

Job description

Sign shop experience required (large print format sign shop only will be considered)

Are you highly motivated, detail-oriented, and creative? Are you up for a challenge, eager to learn, and looking to join an established and fast-growing company? If so, we’re looking for talented and inspired candidates who are focused on teamwork, task completion, and customer satisfaction. If you are looking for a rewarding career, not just another job, then come join our team as a Sr. Graphic Designer / Sr. Production Specialist/ Sr. Installer!
As a Sr. Graphic Designer / Sr. Production Specialist/ Sr. Installer, you will have a dual role working in the computer room and production room. In the computer room, you will be responsible for creating computer-generated vinyl and/or full-color graphics output that can be weeded, cut, and applied or printed and mounted to a substrate. In the production room, you will be responsible for all aspects of the physical construction and assembling of signs from computer cut vinyl and wide format full-color printouts, which includes proofreading and conducting quality assurance to ensure the accuracy of signs. The ideal candidate is a creative, self-motivated team player who can work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and who is determined to make every project his or her absolute best. 

RESPONSIBILITIES          

  • Sign shop experience required (large print format sign shop only will be considered)
  • Works with co-workers and customers with file transfers, FTP access, photo library options, online proofs, etc.
  • Inspects jobs for accuracy before sending them to the plotter or printer
  • Provides proofs as necessary
  • Maintains accurate electronic and paper record of File Storage and Disks
  • Follows a layout to place computer-generated vinyl or full-color graphic images on a pre-determined substrate or medium
  • Prepares substrates for application
  • Performs finishing operations such as laminating, encapsulating, and/or mounting of printed pieces
  • Installs signs when necessary
  • Performs other duties as needed, such as answering the phone, helping at the front counter, consulting with customers, etc.
  • Working with customers and taking customer payments as needed

QUALIFICATIONS            

  • Sign shop experience required (large print format sign shop only will be considered)
  • High school diploma or GED required; advanced education degree preferred
  • Experience as a Sr. graphic designer, sign-related computer operator, or in desktop publishing required, including an advanced level of experience using Adobe applications
  • Strong PC and Mac skills and internet, publishing software, and sign production software skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Basic math skills (adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers and fractions and converting fractions to decimals and vice versa)
  • Able to work well under pressure to output high volume, high-quality work
  • Able to stand for long periods of time
  • Able to lift 50 or more pounds
  • Must have the flexibility to lean over a waist-high table and use back forth hand motions to apply vinyl letters and graphics to a substrate
  • Able to use light power equipment