Creates electronically engraved items, professional silk-screen items and vinyl banners from conceptual design stage to finished product.
Operates design equipment such as computer, plotter, scanner, and related graphic arts software programs to create logos, camera-ready artwork for silk screen items, and preparation of engraved items.
Operates printing equipment to include sublimation imprinter, graphics heat belt dryer, one to six color screen presses, four-color exposure units, and manual graphic arts equipment/tools such as Exacto knives, radiograph pens, graphic compasses, power stapler, pressure washers, die gun and measuring tools.
Operates electronic engraving equipment for plastics wood, and metals, flatware and custom items.
Sets up all equipment for operation, services equipment by performing routine maintenance, keeps equipment clean and in safe condition.
Prepares orders for all customers, delivers finished products, collects payment according to established cash handling procedures, maintains inventories of required supplies and prepares/processes all required purchasing and accounting reports.
Work is often performed in tiring, awkward and uncomfortable positions. Frequent standing, bending and stooping. Lifts and carries objects up to 45 lbs independently and objects over 45 lbs with assistance.
Exposed to noise of electronic equipment and power tools. Possibility of cuts. Fumes and ink solvent may cause chemical irritations, must wear protective gear when required.
Work is performed with minimum supervision, advising supervisor of any extraordinary circumstances or patron related difficulties.
Selects tools, equipment and material for production, decides on techniques and methods to carry out assignments.
Obtains required materials, maintains adequate levels of inventory. Performs work with skill and precision and attention to minute details. Sound customer relations is paramount.
Performs other related duties as assinged.
Qualifications
Must have the ability to operate electronic engraving equipment.
Must have the ability to calculate proper settings for multiple engraving surfaces.
Must have the ability expose screens and register multicolor work, establish proper sequence and arrange/align design pallets.
Must have experience in computer graphics, and eye for detail, and must be well versed in grammar, punctuation and spelling.