Vinyl Graphics Technician

Branded Ink (also known as Xtreme Graphix Sign & Banner) is a fast-growing Merch & Branding Company specializing in apparel decorating and branding of all types, surrounded by red rocks, sun and warm temps in beautiful St. George, Utah, near Zion National Park.

From 9 to 5 on Monday through Friday, we make custom apparel, promotional products, wrapped vehicles, signs & banners that's been a staple to the community for over 20 years, employing 20-25 hard working and dedicated Ink Makers at any given time. We've decorated millions of T-shirts, hoodies, polos and hats over the years. Recently we have really turned to growing our brand into the online custom merch and on demand store sector.

Not only do we print for companies, schools and groups all over the local area but were a large provider of contract printing for some of the largest screen printers in the country. We're so good we have been printing for them for over 20 years! To top it off we have a very successful apparel brand that's in the hunting and outdoor market with club members all over the country!

You want to work at Branded Ink because 70% of our employees have been with us for more than 3 years with many others over 5 and even 10 years.

We’re looking for a Large Format Printer/Vinyl & Wrap Technician to master our process, efficiently printing promo products, banners, decals and installing vinyl on difference substrates and surfaces for high-profile local and national clients. This is an endlessly interesting job. Every day is different, and each order is a new and unique challenge. Come work with us! As a Vinyl Technician at Branded Ink, you’re how we make our customers happy. You’re the backbone of the entire operation. You won’t just take orders from the bosses – you’ll work collaboratively with them to figure out the best way to print. This is a job with independence and responsibility. Prove yourself and perform over and beyond whats expected and you will be recognized and rewarded.

Most of our employees started in other positions or departments and are given the opportunity to change and grow with us as we grow! We will pay more if you have extensive previous vinyl and wrap experience – but even if you’re experienced, expect to learn how we do things at Branded Ink.

Pay ranges from $30k to $45k, depending on your level of experience and skill set that you can bring to the company. We pay for proven experience. Send us some sample work that your proud of! We definitely love to hear from those that have worked in our exact industry before as those experience is a great attribute that saves us training time.

If you're worried you don't have enough experience, talk to us. Let us know you're willing to take whats needed to learn and grow with us.

We offer several health benefits including free life and dental plans, and very affordable vision & Critical Illness/Accident plans., a SEP IRA matching plan, PTO and Holiday pay.

Get this. You also get free work apparel, killer deals of 40-50% off and more, on your own personal apparel. Even your friends and family benefits with their own discounts. Yes – really. It's kind of a sweet deal.

Join a stable and friendly team that's always innovative and looking to stay on the top of their game. If your looking for a company that's been around for a long time and want to make a difference in your community, join our team!

Sound interesting? Email us or call us. Be ready to visit our shop and check out our presses – and if you’re an experienced screen printer, get ready to hop on the press!

Responsibilities:

• Shift availability for Monday-Friday 9-5 PM
• Some basic to medium use of graphic design principles with Adobe Illustrator. This included editing files and creative some elements from scratch.
• Ability to work a variety of equipment including Roland 54" Printer, Plotter machines and Lamination machines.
• Print/Cut graphics, decals, banners, window perforation, , heat press graphics, vinyl and wrap graphics
• Operate heat press to assist with customer apparel personalization
• Operate laser engraving machine that engraves leather, plastics and promotional products
• Use computer to print and cut graphics
• Able to lift approximately 50 lbs
• Ability to troubleshoot quality and print issues
• Daily machine cleaning and maintenance
• Read and inspect customer work orders and alert team and mitigate any issues before printing.
• Capable of making self-imposed changes to improve print quality and speed up print times

Qualifications:

• Two years of experience working in a large format/vinyl shop
• Knowledge of graphic design principles and familiar with Adobe Illustrator is preferred but not required but must be willing to learn and use Illustrator in an everyday capacity
• Knowledge of best practices for high-quality vinyl graphics, stickers
• One year experience in vehicle wrap preparation and installation. Send accredited CERTS if applicable.
• Experience working in a fast-paced production environment
• GED or High School diploma preferred but not required: competency in basic math and problem solving a must.

Vinyl/Large Format Printing Dept Equipment:

• Roland TrueVis VG2-540 Large Format Printer
• Graphtec 30” Plotter
• Epilog Mini Laser Engraving Machine with Rotary
• Hotronix Hat and Shirt Heat Presses

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• Large Format Vinyl Printing: 1 year (Required)
• Vehicle Wrap: 1 year (Preferred)
• Adobe Illustrator: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Saint George, UT 84790 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Saint George, UT 84790: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30,000 - $45,000