Large Format Digital Print Specialist
Job Description
Location: Etobicoke, ON
Reports To: Branch Manager
Status: Permanent, FT
Work Shift: 8:30-5:00
Hourly Wage: $24 - $26/h based on experience
ARC Document Solutions provides high quality printed images and communication graphics to more than 90,000 customers worldwide. Our ARC/Riot Print Center in Etobicoke, ON is looking for an experienced Large Format Digital Print Specialist to join our team. If you have a background in large format digital printing, we encourage you to apply. This role is hands-on and requires knowledge of large format equipment, including experience in pre-press, printing, cutting, and finishing.
Role Overview: The Large Format Digital Print Specialist is responsible for the end-to-end production of high-quality digital prints. This role requires technical expertise in machine operation, color management, and workflow optimization to ensure all orders meet strict quality and deadline requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Production Management: Receive and process large format print orders, strategically prioritizing tasks based on client deadlines, equipment capacity, and current workload.
- Pre-Press & Proofing: Prepare digital proofs and provide expert recommendations on substrates, binding, and color workflow to optimize productivity and output quality.
- Quality Control: Monitor and evaluate output in real-time; perform precise adjustments to color and image settings to ensure superior print fidelity.
- Technical Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve technical issues during the printing process to minimize downtime and material waste.
- Finishing & Inspection: Conduct rigorous quality assurance checks on finished products to verify accuracy, dimensions, quantities, and overall craftsmanship.
- Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine preventative maintenance, including cleaning, replenishing consumables, and replacing filters or waste components.
- Order Fulfillment: Organize, wrap, and prepare completed projects for secure transit and delivery.
- Reporting: Promptly communicate equipment malfunctions or significant production delays to the Production Manager.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in large format digital color printing, including proficiency with industry-standard equipment and mounting materials.
- Practical knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is considered a strong asset.
- Proven ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining rigorous quality and accuracy standards.
- Strong customer service skills and the ability to communicate complex job specifications clearly and concisely.
- A self-motivated, resourceful professional capable of working independently with minimal oversight or collaboratively within a team.
- A positive, solutions-oriented attitude with the flexibility to work overtime as dictated by production demands.
