Preproduction Operator

Join Our Team at PR Direct Signs and PromotionsPR Direct Signs and Promotions is a growing sign and promotional products company serving businesses throughout Nova Scotia. We're looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Wide Format Print Production Operator to join our production team.This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys running equipment and producing high-quality work. You'll help turn customer artwork into signs, banners, vehicle graphics, decals, and other printed materials. If you also have graphic design skills, we'd love to put them to use.Position DetailsPosition: Full-Time or Part-TimeFull-time hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PMPart-time hours: To be discussed based on your availability and our production needsLocation: Mount Uniacke, Nova ScotiaWage: Competitive and commensurate with experienceAbout the RoleAs a key member of our production team, you'll operate our wide-format printing equipment, produce and finish printed materials, and make sure every job meets our quality standards and deadlines.We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys learning new equipment and processes, and wants to see projects go from file to finished product. If you're hands-on, dependable, and detail-oriented, we'd love to hear from you.Key ResponsibilitiesOperate and perform routine maintenance on wide-format printers and other production equipmentProcess and preflight print-ready files using RIP softwareSet up files for printing, cutting, and contour cuttingMonitor print quality, colour accuracy, and consistency throughout productionFinish printed materials, including trimming, laminating, mounting, weeding, and maskingPrepare materials and substrates for productionAssist with vehicle graphics, banners, signs, decals, and other wide-format projectsReview completed work to ensure it meets customer specificationsManage multiple projects and meet production deadlinesCommunicate with team members about project requirements and timelinesOrder and maintain materials and supplies for the wide-format departmentKeep the production area clean, organized, and safeQualificationsPrevious experience with wide-format printing and productionKnowledge of colour management and print production processesAbility to troubleshoot print files and equipment issuesAbility to read and follow customer requirements and production specsStrong organizational and time-management skillsAble to work independently and as part of a teamGood communication skillsStrong attention to detail and a commitment to qualityAdditional AssetsGraphic design skills and experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) or CorelDRAWExperience with vehicle graphics and wrapsSignage and decal productionVinyl cutting and weedingLaminating and mountingKnowledge of wide-format substrates and materialsExperience with print/cut workflowsTo ApplyPlease submit your resume along with a brief description of your experience with wide-format printing or sign production.