Qualified Staffing
Graphic Technician Job at Qualified Staffing in Crossville
Qualified Staffing, Crossville, TN, US
Job Description
Job Description
DIRECT HIRE!!!
Graphic Technician
The Role:
To provide design and color management production support in a fast-paced work environment. This position requires a superior eye for detail and color, comfortable working with both MAC and PC platforms and a strong understanding of Adobe Photoshop, as well as supporting software and applications necessary to the ceramic tile industry.
Location:
Crossville, Tennessee
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Key leader in the development and implementation of safe work practices, as well as setting safe condition standards; particularly in the areas of ergonomics and material handling.
- Coordinate with glazing line, production supervision, quality control, inkjet and color mill departments to detail the requirements of the projects as well as plan/prepare the necessary steps to complete the task.
- Run necessary tests and/or prototypes of existing and new products according to the master tile requirements. Ensuring that color and component specifications for each project are accurately justified for mass production.
- Preform regular quality checks on the manufacturing floor to ensure that each component related to graphics of the production process adheres to the high standards of the company.
- Troubleshoot and report any abnormalities pertaining to the printing process, including: engobe, glaze, inkjet, body/structure of the tile as well as tone originating from the graphic.
- Prepares all areas of production changeovers pertaining to graphics in a timely manner.
- Maintain updated profiles for the manufacturing of products by utilizing color management systems.
- Utilizes strong analytical process to ensure manufacturing process is followed.
- Resolves technical problems regarding but not limited to: shade variation, glazing defects and application as well as other problems.
- Performs glaze line tests as needed to ensure stability of the product during production.
- Maintains an open mind and willingness to learn new jobs assigned.
- Ability and flexibility to perform multiple tasks at once in a fast-paced setting.
- Maintain a highly organized archive, both digital and physical, of all aspects pertaining to the graphic production of ceramic tile manufacturing.
- Receives assignment and confers with supervisor regarding approval or desired changes to design.
- Correct and adjust graphics in Adobe Photoshop to meet production specifications.
- Capable of working not only in an office setting but also on the production floor to perform necessary tests of future graphics and productions.
- Flexibility and willingness to work night shift.
Qualifications
- A graduate of BS in Engineering or Bachelor in Graphic Design or equivalent
- With extensive experience in graphic design and product development in the Ceramic Manufacturing
- Experience in Adobe Photoshop
- Experience in Digital Technology (System, Sacmi Intesa, Durst, Projecta, etc…)
- Familiarity with both Mac and PC Operating Systems
- Experience with Wacom Bamboo Tablets a plus
- Experience working in a fast-paced production environment a plus
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