Print Production Specialist
Goodwill Southern California

Job Info

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Job Description
Goodwill Southern California (GSC) prepares and places thousands of individuals into sustainable employment through programs and services throughout Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. As one of the leading non-profit brands in the world, and the largest non-profit in Southern California, we have been transforming lives through the power of work for over 100 years. Goodwill Southern California supports its mission with proceeds generated from over 78 retail stores and over 44 attended donation centers, as well as from charitable donations and grants from the public and private sectors. Goodwill SoCal is a rapidly evolving organization and yet we have never been more focused - on our mission, on our people, and on our future. It's always a GOOD day in SoCal!

Primary Responsibility / Summary
Participates in the layout, development, and production of graphic art and visual materials for promotions, advertisements, packaging, and other mediums. Responsibilities include wrapping vehicles, application of fleet graphics, wall murals, banners, rigid panel signs, digital print press, heat press operations, using DTG printers and other finishing equipment. Installations throughout the Southern California area.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Completes installs efficiently without sacrificing quality of work.

Makes precise cuts with knife in vinyl without damaging surfaces.

Trains others in full vehicle wraps. (Box Trucks, Trailers, Small Trucks or Vans, and Passenger vehicles.)

Completes layout for graphic art and visual materials for promotions, advertisements, websites, packaging and other mediums.

Assists with setting production work schedule for processing requests. Able to plan and coordinate, on short notice, printing of rush jobs.

Operates printing production equipment as needed. Properly sets up various types of print jobs.

Prepares layout of digital print-ready files; determines media types, weights, finishes, and sizes for project application.

Coordinates with Print Shop Manager for preparing job cost estimates and job specifics.

Develops Digital Printing Career Training Program for certification, and fulfills role of instructor.

Responsibilities include training employees or program participants; planning, assigning, and overseeing work; and reporting problems to Print Shop Manager or Director of Contract Services as appropriate.

Complies and ensures adherence to project requirements. Maintains a safe working environment through inspections and training.

Submits post-production and activity reports for graphic installation jobs and assists with the related expense data tracking and capture.

This position requires a flexible schedule with some weekend work and some travel (30%+) a valid CA driver's license and state-required auto insurance are required. Driving records must be acceptable by company's insurance vendor.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This job provides team leadership guidance to other print shop installer trainees or program participants (1-2 people).

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions .

Education & Experience

• Team Lead experience preferred
• Some college in graphics design experience required.
• Minimum 3 years of print production and installation experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to operate light-duty hand tools, drills, saws, tape measures and be comfortable working on a ladder at heights.
• Demonstrated ability to install wide-format vinyl prints on windows, walls, posts, ground surfaces, vehicles, and hang sign panels, as well as interior and exterior graphics and letters, preferred
• Strong communication, both oral and written, and interpersonal skills.
• Intermediate to advanced skill in application of cut vinyl to various substrates.
• Abilities to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Other Qualifications

• Mechanically inclined.
• Strong creative thinking skills.
• Spanish / English bilingual preferred.
• Punctual and dependable attendance.
• Free from alcohol and drug abuse.
• Understands the basic philosophy of Goodwill and participates fully in carrying out its mission.
• Adheres to Goodwill's values of Respect, Integrity, Service, & Excellence.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Formal certifications and/or training (3M, PDAA, Fellers, etc.) is preferred, but not required.

English Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

• Must have advanced knowledge proficiency of computer programs in a Windows environment, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and E-mail.
• Knowledge and experience using various graphic design and layout software and tools including but not limited to Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Dreamweaver, CorelDRAW, Onyx V10, Sign Lab V10, and Caldera V13.
• Working knowledge of EFI Fiery printing interface with familiarity to Canon printers and HP large format

Goodwill seeks an experienced Graphic Installation Specialist to support the layout, development, and production of graphic art and visual materials for promotions, advertisements, packaging, and other mediums. Primary responsibilities include wrapping vehicles, application of fleet graphics, wall murals, banners, rigid panel signs, and other signage including mounting and/or lamination of prints while ensuring the efficient production of quality, accurate graphics. The Graphic Installation specialist also completes graphic installations on windows, walls and vehicles, both in-house and at Goodwill locations throughout the Sothern California area.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Completes installs efficiently without sacrificing quality of work; Makes precise cuts with knife in vinyl without damaging surfaces.
• Trains others in full vehicle wraps. (Box Trucks, Trailers, Small Trucks or Vans, and Passenger vehicles.) Provides team leadership and guidance.
• Completes layout for graphic art and visual materials for promotions, advertisements, websites, packaging and other mediums.
• Assists with setting production work schedule for processing requests. Able to plan and coordinate, on short notice, printing of rush jobs.
• Operates printing production equipment as needed. Properly sets up various types of print jobs.
• Prepares layout of digital print-ready files; determines media types, weights, finishes, and sizes for project application
• Coordinates with Print Shop Manager for preparing job cost estimates and job specifics.
• Develops Digital Printing Career Training Program for certification, and fulfills role of instructor.
• Complies and ensures adherence to project requirements. Maintains a safe working environment through inspections and training.
• Submits post-production and activity reports for graphic installation jobs and assists with the related expense data tracking and capture.
• This position requires a flexible schedule with some weekend work and local travel (30%+).

Education & Experience

• 3+ years of directly related installation experience and prior vehicle wrapping of a minimum of 30 vehicles required.
• Team Lead experience required.
• Some college in graphics design preferred.
• Experience with installation of wide-format vinyl prints on windows, walls, posts, ground surfaces, vehicles, and hang sign panels, as well as interior and exterior graphics and letters required.
• Certifications and/or training (3M, PDAA, Fellers, etc.) preferred.
• Valid CA driver's license and state-required auto insurance required. Driving records must be acceptable by company's insurance vendor.
• Experience with light-duty hand tools, drills, saws, tape measures and be comfortable working on a ladder at heights required.
• Strong communication, both oral and written, and interpersonal skills.
• Intermediate to advanced skill in application of cut vinyl to various substrates.
• Abilities to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

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