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  • 8.21.2023

    LARGE FORMAT PRESS OPERATOR

    Forge Graphic Works is a group of highly skilled, creative thinkers who design and produce retail graphics and consumer experiences. We do work for big brands and small companies alike, specializing in designing and printing large retail campaigns, event graphics, retail displays and other marketing programs. We work hard but have fun designing and producing really cool stuff.

    As a Large Format Press Operator, you will load and unload, print, trouble-shoot, and maintain a wide variety of large format digital printers. Although production workload sometimes requires a modified schedule, normal shift hours for this position are 7am-4pm.

    As we work across many mediums and industries for our high-profile clients, this is a position for someone who enjoys a challenge that varies from day to day and wants to grow within a fun, creative and growing business.

    Responsibilities:

    • Operate various large format print presses as prioritized and directed by the pressroom manager
    • Read and analyze detailed and complex job tickets and other supporting documents in order to produce graphics 100% to spec
    • Follow all quality control and production protocols to ensure that all products meet our stringent quality standards
    • Manage speed and efficiency to meet all deadlines
    • Provide accurate, immediate progress reports to all stakeholders
    • Record precise material usage and labor data for all work performed
    • Perform daily maintenance on all department equipment to ensure the highest performance
    • Record precise material usage and labor data for all work performed
    • Troubleshoot mechanical and digital issues as they arise
    • Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked working area
    • Assist in other production and warehouse departments as directed by the production manager

    Required Skills:

    • Experience in wide format or sign shop production preferred, with dye-sublimation experience a definite plus
    • Success-driven team player, with the ability to work autonomously
    • Possess a positive, "can-do" attitude
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    • Ability to effectively multitask in a fast-paced, extremely deadline-driven environment
    • Extreme attention to detail
    • Self-motivated and skilled at building relationships
    • Strong computer skills
    • Creative thinker and problem solver
    • Willingness to work flexible hours when necessary
    • Desire to grow your skill-set and take on more responsibility

    We Offer:

    • Fun, creative and casual work environment
    • Substantial benefits package (medical, dental, vision + 401k w/employer match)
    • High standards of quality and creativity
    • A tight-knit, strong team of employees
    • High profile projects

    We are looking for the right candidate, willing to commit to a long-term relationship. Please send us a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements and we will respond to applicants chosen for later interviews. Any applications missing this info will not be responded to. All replies and interviews will be strictly confidential.

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    • 8.14.2023

      INSTALLER

      Forge Graphic Works is currently looking for an experienced Graphics Installer. In this role, you will be responsible for installation of 2D and 3D graphics including cut vinyl, vehicle wraps, dimensional letters, signage, retail windows and various architectural/environmental executions. You will be the face of our company during installs often spending long hours with clients, so you must be a good communicator and able to get final buy-in on completed projects.

      To be a good fit for this position you must be crafty and love a challenge! Unforeseen issues often arise during graphic installations, so you must be able to problem solve on-site and manage client expectations. You must also have some basic carpentry/art-maker skills and appreciate the attention to detail needed to get creative projects done. As we work across many mediums and industries for our high-profile clients, this is a position for someone who enjoys a challenge that varies from day to day and wants to grow within a fun, creative and growing business.

      Responsibilities:

      • Vinyl installation on various surfaces and substrates
      • Installation of dimensional signage
      • Measuring and drawing extremely accurate site surveys, with ability to foresee potential opportunities as well as production/installation challenges
      • Take and give direction as needed
      • Work in fabrication, graphic production, or other internal departments as directed/needed by supervisors when not installing

      Required Skills:

      • Graphics installation experience and abilities
      • Highly skilled communicator, able to comfortably interact with clients and team members
      • Ability to manage timelines effectively, being expedient yet thorough
      • Self-motivated with a high degree of problem solving abilities & MacGyver-like ingenuity
      • Ability to direct and oversee various trades during large, complex installation and remodel projects
      • Light fabrication skills including building, construction and finish carpentry
      • Willingness to travel and work flexible hours when necessary
      • Must have valid driver's license
      • Graphic production experience including printing, mounting and finishing a definite plus but not required

      We Offer:

      • Fun, creative and casual work environment
      • Substantial benefits package (medical, dental, vision + 401k w/employer match)
      • High standards of quality and creativity
      • A tight-knit, strong team of employees
      • High profile projects

      We are looking for the right candidate, willing to commit to a long-term relationship. Please send us a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements and we will respond to applicants chosen for later interviews. Any applications missing this info will not be responded to. All replies and interviews will be strictly confidential.

      Thank you for your interest!

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