Wide Format Operator, Trade Show & Printing - Full-time, 1st Shift

Wide-Format Print Operator

Do you enjoy variety in your workday? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment? If you are excited by contributing to company growth, then this is an opportunity to make an immediate impact at Plum Grove, a growing integrated marketing agency in Cary, IL. We are a casual but dedicated team looking for a collaborative team player who upholds our family values and is passionate about exceeding client expectations.

We are seeking a full-time wide format printing operator for our northwest suburbs print shop.

Key Job Activities:

Support overall department operations including trade show displays, signs and wide-format graphics

Produce and install large format graphics

Operate and maintain a Vanguard flat bed, HP latex printer, and Roland Ecosolve printer

Visit installation sites to take measurements and assess installation requirements

Provide quality control including color profiling and corrections

Finishing, trimming, weeding, masking, laminating, and related production work

Apply graphics to walls, windows, doors, sidewalks, and other surfaces

Project management to ensure jobs are completed on time and right

Track inventory of stock materials and production supplies

Perform regular printer maintenance

Provide recommendations to sales for materials, graphics and installations of client projects

Continuously expand knowledge of printing, graphics and materials

Requirements:

Strong eye for detail, organization and project management

Self-motivated and performs duties with minimal supervision

Exceptionally helpful, going above and beyond to meet client expectations

Dependable, flexible when priorities change

Proficient in basic computer programs (ex. Outlook)

Experience with RIP and Order/Estimating software a plus

General understanding of printing preferred (CMYK, spot colors, crops, bleeds, press-ready art, paper stocks, offset, digital printing, etc.)

Experience & Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Wide-format printing and installation experience preferred

Mac experience a plus

Salary & Benefits:

Hourly rate commensurate with experience. First shift with some flexibility. Benefits include health, dental, STD, LTD, life insurance, 401k with company match, direct deposit, profit sharing, anniversary bonuses, paid vacation days, paid holidays, and more. Dog-friendly work environment.

Learn more about Plum Grove at

Plum Grove empowers businesses to connect with the world, tell their story, build their brands, and promote growth through custom printing and marketing solutions. With over 1 million ways to market businesses, Plum Grove's diverse product array includes printed items, promotional products, trade show booths, mailing services, web-to-print websites and marketing consulting services. With over 40 years of history and experience, and an average employee tenure of more than 15 years, Plum Grove prides itself on both its powerful force of seasoned experts and the strong family values that are the foundation of its culture. The company has been honored for Business Excellence and earned the Illinois Governor's Pollution Prevention Award, recognizing innovation in environmental protection with green-friendly, sustainable manufacturing practices.