Digital Printing Technician

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Odours
• Dusty

Work setting

• Graphic design companies
• Commercial or in-house printers

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate computerized scanning machines or digital cameras
• Plan page layouts and electronically alter shape, size and positions of illustrations and text
• Set up machines and equipment
• Housekeeping activities
• Operate and maintain print shop and mailing house equipment
• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Adobe Illustrator
• MS Word
• Colour printer
• Electronic mail
• InDesign

Type of experience

• Typesetting

Equipment and machinery experience

• Page imposing camera
• Laminating machine
• Laser printer

Type of industry experience

• Printing and publishing
• Paper

Area of specialization

• Troubleshooting/diagnostic

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities