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Plotter / Print Tech

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In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
20-22 Hourly
Entry level
In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
20-22 Hourly
Entry level
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot large-format plotters and HP Latex printers; maintain substrate, ink, and hardware inventory; perform cleaning, mounting, packing, small-run production jobs, and record tasks in Smartsheet. Support structural design team and coordinate repairs with managers and manufacturers.
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At Outform Group, our guiding philosophy is Dare To Innovate.

Outform Group specializes in creating tangible consumer engagements that elevate, connect and humanize brand experiences. We unite leading experts in research, strategy, design, innovation and manufacturing, who work together to create unforgettable brand experiences.

Lean, interdisciplinary teams work in close collaboration with clients, helping them to solve their user’s biggest problems. Our user-centric, data-driven approach focuses on creating a seamless experience across different environments.

JOB SUMMARY

The Plotter Technician is responsible for operating and maintaining plotter and printing equipment in the plotter and digital print facilities, ensuring smooth production workflows and machine functionality. Main duties include but are not limited to carrying out daily tasks inside the Plotter Room and Digital Print Center as needed, or when requested by Design Development Manager and/or Temp Structural Manager.  Duties also include maintaining cleanliness and inventory of substrate materials, hardware, adhesives and inks inside of the Plotter Room, Digital Print Center, and proofing printers.

DIRECT REPORTS

  • None

SCOPE & ACCOUNTABILITY

  • Assistant in plotter room for any and all functioning tasks that are temp structural related.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Daily cleaning of the Plotter Room including (but not limited to) sweeping up debris, disposing of scrap stock and switching out dumpsters.
  • Keeping items and tools organized and clean. 
  • Maintaining substrate stock levels in Plotter Room, Digital Print Center, and Inventory Racks
  • Maintaining inventory of common stock hardware such as, but not limited to plastic clips, twin stick, fiber tubes, joiners, and pole feet, etc. 
  • Maintaining HP Latex Printer Paper, and Ink levels
  • Set up, operate, and troubleshoot large format plotters and related printing/cutting machinery
  • Communicating any need for repairs to Development Manager, and executing or overseeing repairs (via manufacturer support) as needed
  • Performing the following as requested by the Structural Design Team:
    • Mounting prints to substrates
    • Running plotters
    • Creating and packing cartons (also as needed for Permanent/DPM Teams)
  • Running any partial or full small-run Production jobs on plotters, as scheduled
  • Recording all completed tasks in departmental Smartsheet schedule promptly and accurately

KEY INTERFACES (NON-REPORTING)

This role interfaces with many departments and requests; including and not limited to the structural design department, preflight department, Account Project Managers, Development Project Managers, and parts of plant production. All request for the plotter tech assistant are first vetted by the structural design manager.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Success in this role will be measured against metrics including but not limited to:

  • Taking direction
  • Communication
  • Technologically adept
  • Organizational skills

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Strong verbal and verbal communication skills
  • Basic technical training in plotters and digital printing techniques and equipment
  • Attention to detail and the ability to adhere to established production quality standards
  • Demonstrates consistent adherence to safety protocols when handling materials, machinery, and tools, ensuring all operations are performed with the utmost care to prevent injury and equipment damage at all times
  • Must be able to speak and write in English
  • Certification to operate forklifts, mechanical hand trucks, and basic hand jack training

LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

This role requires being able to multitask. Taking responsibility of prioritizing items on the assistant schedule. Taking ownership of inventory. While also taking direction and management from all temporary design team.

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