Description
Direct Edge Media - Anaheim, CA
At Direct Edge Media, we create high-impact visual display solutions for enterprise brands, agencies, and trade print partners across the country. With operations in Anaheim, Denver, and Dallas, we are continuing to grow and invest in our people, technology, and production capabilities.
We are currently seeking an experienced Large Format Print Operator to join our production team in Anaheim, CA. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, takes pride in quality workmanship, and has hands-on experience operating large format digital printing equipment.
Position Summary
The Large Format Print Operator is responsible for the setup, operation, monitoring, and maintenance of large format printing equipment to ensure production is completed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule. This role requires strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality standards.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Read and interpret job tickets and production specificationsย
- Set up and operate large format roll-to-roll and flatbed printing equipmentย
- Monitor print quality, color consistency, and production outputย
- Perform quality checks throughout the production processย
- Make machine adjustments as needed to maintain production standardsย
- Troubleshoot print and equipment issues to minimize downtimeย
- Prioritize workflow and manage multiple projects simultaneouslyย
- Maintain equipment cleanliness and perform routine maintenanceย
- Monitor and maintain inventory levels for inks, media, and suppliesย
- Work collaboratively with production, finishing, and scheduling teamsย
- Follow all company safety policies and proceduresย
- Maintain a clean and organized work environmentย
- Perform overtime and weekend work as needed to support production demandsย
Perform other duties as assigned ย
Requirements
Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum 2 years of large format digital printing experience requiredย
- Experience operating roll-to-roll and/or flatbed printersย
- EFI/VUTEk, UV, Latex, and Dye Sublimation experience preferredย
- Working knowledge of RIP software such as Caldera or ColorGATE preferredย
- Familiarity with laminators and digital cutting ย ย ย ย ย equipment preferredย
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to qualityย
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervisionย
- Strong organizational and time management skillsย
- Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced production environmentย
- Strong communication and teamwork skillsย
- Bilingual Spanish/English is a plusย
- High school diploma or equivalent requiredย
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay based on experienceย
- Opportunities for overtimeย
- Medical, dental, and vision benefitsย
- Paid time off and paid holidaysย
- Career growth opportunities within a growing organizationย
Work Location
Anaheim, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Overtime and weekends as needed
Equal Opportunity Employer
Direct Edge Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including California employment regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected status under applicable law.