What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fabric Graphic Finisher and Industrial Sewing Technician position at Photo Lab, Inc.?
Job Description
Photo Lab is a digital graphic printing company with a national customer base. Our market includes the museum, tradeshow, and retail industries. We produce high-end one-of-a-kind graphics and are looking for a skilled, detail-oriented team player to sew and provide finishing to our grand format fabric and vinyl graphics.
Typical fabric or vinyl widths can run up to 120” wide and can be unlimited linear feet in length. The position will consist of any combination of the following:
Reviewing detailed work-orders and following specific instructions for graphic completion
Reviewing a client’s detailed drawings and providing input on how graphic should be fabricated and finished to achieve required result
Working with portable structures and aluminum frames in various sizes
Calculating measurements and trim areas to accommodate for pockets, hems, or silicone edge gaskets
Trimming edges of various types of fabric using a straight ruler and razor or hot knife
Sewing gaskets, weights, webbing, Velcro, or grommets using an industrial sewing machine
Lifting, building, and fitting structures with finished graphic piece to ensure proper fit
Manage all fabric jobs in-house for proper time-management to ensure completion by deadline
The work for this position will be primarily completed within the normal workweek of Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Because the tradeshow industry is cyclical in nature, there will be periods of both busy and slower workflow. Flexibility is key to this position. During the busiest months, additional hours through the week and/or weekends may be needed. At slower times, weekly work may be limited to 1-2 days per week.
The following skill set is required:
Must be experienced with sewing
Knowledge of industrial lock-stitch, chain-stitch, or serger sewing machines a plus
Must be able to easily move around, climb on tables, and walk up and down stepladders as needed
Knowledge of the digital printing industry a plus
Must be able to fluently read a tape measure
Must be able to view detailed drawings and written instructions and articulate solutions
Must be able to work independently, but collaborate with project staff as needed
Detailed oriented with a high quality mentality
Company Description
Photo Lab is a nationally recognized digital graphic printing company based out of Cincinnati, Ohio. Our primary markets include museum, tradeshow, and corporate branding customers. The current industry needs dictate the workload, which is generally fast-paced, with revolving deadlines and minimal room for error.
Photo Lab is a nationally recognized digital graphic printing company based out of Cincinnati, Ohio. Our primary markets include museum, tradeshow, and corporate branding customers. The current industry needs dictate the workload, which is generally fast-paced, with revolving deadlines and minimal room for error.
Photo Lab is a digital graphic printing company with a national customer base. Our market includes the museum, tradeshow, and retail industries. We produce high-end one-of-a-kind graphics and are looking for a skilled, detail-oriented team player to sew and provide finishing to our grand format fabric and vinyl graphics.
Typical fabric or vinyl widths can run up to 120” wide and can be unlimited linear feet in length. The position will consist of any combination of the following:
Reviewing detailed work-orders and following specific instructions for graphic completion
Reviewing a client’s detailed drawings and providing input on how graphic should be fabricated and finished to achieve required result
Working with portable structures and aluminum frames in various sizes
Calculating measurements and trim areas to accommodate for pockets, hems, or silicone edge gaskets
Trimming edges of various types of fabric using a straight ruler and razor or hot knife
Sewing gaskets, weights, webbing, Velcro, or grommets using an industrial sewing machine
Lifting, building, and fitting structures with finished graphic piece to ensure proper fit
Manage all fabric jobs in-house for proper time-management to ensure completion by deadline
The work for this position will be primarily completed within the normal workweek of Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Because the tradeshow industry is cyclical in nature, there will be periods of both busy and slower workflow. Flexibility is key to this position. During the busiest months, additional hours through the week and/or weekends may be needed. At slower times, weekly work may be limited to 1-2 days per week.
The following skill set is required:
Must be experienced with sewing
Knowledge of industrial lock-stitch, chain-stitch, or serger sewing machines a plus
Must be able to easily move around, climb on tables, and walk up and down stepladders as needed
Knowledge of the digital printing industry a plus
Must be able to fluently read a tape measure
Must be able to view detailed drawings and written instructions and articulate solutions
Must be able to work independently, but collaborate with project staff as needed
Detailed oriented with a high quality mentality
Company Description
Photo Lab is a nationally recognized digital graphic printing company based out of Cincinnati, Ohio. Our primary markets include museum, tradeshow, and corporate branding customers. The current industry needs dictate the workload, which is generally fast-paced, with revolving deadlines and minimal room for error.
Photo Lab is a nationally recognized digital graphic printing company based out of Cincinnati, Ohio. Our primary markets include museum, tradeshow, and corporate branding customers. The current industry needs dictate the workload, which is generally fast-paced, with revolving deadlines and minimal room for error.
